Cryptic crossword clue
Old man went first, accepting wife moved slowly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "moved slowly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moved slowly = dawdled.
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 DAWDLED mean?

DAWDLED 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.

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