Cryptic crossword clue
Excellent marines upset getting post in the sky? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 1 plus 1 letter word AIRMAIL } –

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "post in the sky" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case post in the sky = airmail } –.
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 AIRMAIL } – mean?

AIRMAIL } – noun
  1. The system of conveying mail using aircraft.
  2. The items of mail so carried.
AIRMAIL } – verb
  1. To send mail by air.
  2. To (unintentionally) throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.

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