Cryptic crossword clue
Gets in the way of extracting copper from gourds 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CUMBERS

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The straight part
We know that "Gets in the way of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gets in the way of = cumbers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CUMBERS mean?

CUMBERS verb
  1. To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.

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