Cryptic crossword clue
English author placing me back in cast 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does FLEMING mean?

FLEMING verb
  1. To drive away, chase off; to banish.

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