Cryptic crossword clue
At the back, Charlie Lunnon held firm, tho’ was caught finally 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "At the back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case at the back = endmost.
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 ENDMOST mean?

ENDMOST adjective
  1. Last in a series, furthest away

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