Cryptic crossword clue
Mould spreading after dropping contents in sections 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "in sections" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in sections = modular.
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What does MODULAR mean?

MODULAR adjective
  1. Consisting of separate modules; especially where each module performs or fulfills some specified function and could be replaced by a similar module for the same function, independently of the other modules.
  2. Of or relating to a module or modules.
  3. Relating to mode or modulation.

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