Cryptic crossword clue
Tap out wrong letters in slightly obscure exercise 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tap out wrong letters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tap out wrong letters = mistype.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MISTYPE mean?

MISTYPE verb
  1. To type incorrectly, introducing spelling mistakes or other errors.
  2. To categorize incorrectly.

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