Cryptic crossword clue
Like a kind of energy that gets old cows twitching 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Like a kind of energy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a kind of energy = kinetic.
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 KINETIC mean?

KINETIC adjective
  1. Relating to motion
  2. Relating to kinesis or motor function

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