Cryptic crossword clue
Unconventional unit led agent to weaken? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "agent to weaken" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case agent to weaken = diluent.
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 DILUENT mean?

DILUENT noun
  1. That which dilutes.
  2. A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
  3. An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
DILUENT adjective
  1. Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.

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