Cryptic crossword clue
Walked back around a chap sleeping 7

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

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What does DORMANT mean?

DORMANT noun
  1. A crossbeam or joist.
DORMANT adjective
  1. Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.
  2. In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.
  3. Leaning.

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