Cryptic crossword clue
First to last, benefit in backing police is hard to fathom 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "hard to fathom" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hard to fathom = delphic.
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 DELPHIC mean?

DELPHIC adjective
  1. Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.
  2. Obscurely prophetic.
DELPHIC adjective
  1. Relating to a womb

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