Cryptic crossword clue
Very simple thing for bird to catch worms, ultimately 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very simple thing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very simple thing = protist.
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What does PROTIST mean?

PROTIST noun
  1. Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.

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