Cryptic crossword clue
Snake left in den after cutting tail off 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "tail off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tail off = dwindle.
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 DWINDLE mean?

DWINDLE verb
  1. To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.
  2. To fall away in quality; degenerate, sink.
  3. To lessen; to bring low.
  4. To break up or disperse.

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