Cryptic crossword clue
A purist working at a relatively high level 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "relatively high level" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relatively high level = upstair.
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 UPSTAIR mean?

UPSTAIR adjective
  1. Upstairs

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