Cryptic crossword clue
Quiet answer — Charles, perhaps, is trembling  7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "trembling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trembling = shaking.
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 SHAKING mean?

SHAKING verb
  1. To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
  2. To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
  3. To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
  4. To disturb emotionally; to shock.
  5. To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).
  6. To move from side to side.
  7. (usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
  8. To dance.
  9. To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
  10. To threaten to overthrow.
  11. To be agitated; to lose firmness.
SHAKING noun
  1. A movement that shakes.

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