Cryptic crossword clue
Unable to move, university housed one in flat 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unable to move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unable to move = palsied.
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 PALSIED mean?

PALSIED adjective
  1. Afflicted with palsy.
  2. Trembling as if afflicted with palsy.
PALSIED verb
  1. To paralyse, either completely or partially.

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