The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DOORKEEPER
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The straight part
We know that "one in a key front position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one in a key front position = doorkeeper.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 DOORKEEPER mean?
DOORKEEPER noun- The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes just a doorman, sometimes something more.