Cryptic crossword clue
What England does first time old muscles seize 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "What England does" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what england does = expects.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EXPECTS mean?

EXPECTS verb
  1. To predict or believe that something will happen
  2. To consider obligatory or required.
  3. To consider reasonably due.
  4. (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
  5. To wait for; to await.
  6. To wait; to stay.

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