Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word CHIROPRACTOR

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The straight part
We know that "Back specialist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case back specialist = chiropractor.
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 CHIROPRACTOR mean?

CHIROPRACTOR noun
  1. A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic, the hands on or hand-held instrumental movement of the bone structure of the body to improve the function of the joints or nervous system.

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