Cryptic crossword clue
Moving slowly, old man being fed by wife Heather 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DAWDLING

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The straight part
We know that "Moving slowly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moving slowly = dawdling.
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 DAWDLING mean?

DAWDLING verb
  1. To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
  2. To spend (time) without haste or purpose.
  3. To move or walk lackadaisically.
DAWDLING noun
  1. The act of one who dawdles.

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