The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STALKED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Followed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case followed = stalked.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 STALKED mean?
STALKED verb- To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
- To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
- To walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner.
- To walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover.
- To walk haughtily.
- Having a stalk or stem; borne upon a stem.