Cryptic crossword clue
Unstable paranoid with a malfunctioning weapon 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "weapon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weapon = poniard.
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 PONIARD mean?

PONIARD noun
  1. A dagger typically having a slender square or triangular blade.
PONIARD verb
  1. To stab with a poniard.

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