Cryptic crossword clue
Went off in opposite directions, having escaped slowly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Went off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went off = snoozed.
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 SNOOZED mean?

SNOOZED verb
  1. To sleep, especially briefly; to nap, doze.
  2. To pause; to postpone for a short while.

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