Cryptic crossword clue
Tempted to carry Olympic torch, at last took faltering steps 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "took faltering steps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case took faltering steps = lurched.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LURCHED mean?

LURCHED verb
  1. To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.
LURCHED verb
  1. To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
LURCHED verb
  1. To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.
  2. To rob.
  3. To evade by stooping; to lurk.

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