Cryptic crossword clue
Cleaner worked — apart from four to nine — had job in office 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "had job in office" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case had job in office = clerked.
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 CLERKED mean?

CLERKED verb
  1. To act as a clerk, to perform the duties or functions of a clerk

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