Cryptic crossword clue
Conservative fighting in back alley East End

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word REACTIONARY

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The straight part
We know that "Conservative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conservative = reactionary.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does REACTIONARY mean?

REACTIONARY noun
  1. One who is opposed to change.
  2. One who is very conservative.
REACTIONARY adjective
  1. Politically favoring a return to a supposed golden age of the past.
  2. Of, pertaining to, participating in or inducing a chemical reaction.

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