Cryptic crossword clue
Joints provided in some prosthetic limbs feel stiff at first

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

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The straight part
We know that "Joints" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joints = spliffs.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPLIFFS mean?

SPLIFFS noun
  1. A cannabis cigarette.

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