Cryptic crossword clue
Penetrate even bits of wall in the gut 7

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

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

ENTERAL adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, within, or by way of the intestine; enteric.

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