Cryptic crossword clue
Reticent to swallow drop of liquid? It’s producing flatulence 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "producing flatulence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case producing flatulence = colicky.
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 COLICKY mean?

COLICKY adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or suffering from colic

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