Cryptic crossword clue
Borderline character needing to keep in step? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Borderline character needing to keep in step" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case borderline character needing to keep in step = marcher.
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 MARCHER mean?

MARCHER noun
  1. An inhabitant of a march (border country); specifically, a marcher lord.
  2. A border territory, a march (now only in (attributive) use).
MARCHER noun
  1. One who marches; one who participates in a march.

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