Cryptic crossword clue
Command police department returning to gallery 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Command" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case command = dictate.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DICTATE mean?

DICTATE noun
  1. An order or command.
DICTATE verb
  1. To order, command, control.
  2. To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

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