Cryptic crossword clue
Parisian who joins the marines aboard feels awkward 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "feels awkward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case feels awkward = squirms.
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 SQUIRMS mean?

SQUIRMS verb
  1. To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
  2. To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
  3. To evade a question, an interviewer etc.

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