Cryptic crossword clue
Old PM hugs a secretary, fluttering 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "fluttering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fluttering = pitapat.
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 PITAPAT mean?

PITAPAT noun
  1. A series of quick tapping sounds
PITAPAT verb
  1. To make a series of quick tapping sounds; to palpitate
PITAPAT adverb
  1. With a quick tapping sound

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