Cryptic crossword clue
Most weary gastropods turning tail 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most weary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most weary = limpest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LIMPEST mean?

LIMPEST verb
  1. To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.
  2. (of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.
  3. To move or proceed irregularly.
  4. To call, particularly in an unraised pot pre-flop.
LIMPEST verb
  1. To be inadequate or unsatisfactory.
LIMPEST adjective
  1. Flaccid; flabby, like flesh.
  2. Lacking stiffness; flimsy
  3. (of a penis) not erect
  4. (of a man) not having an erect penis
  5. Physically weak
LIMPEST verb
  1. To happen; befall; chance.
  2. To come upon; meet.

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