Cryptic crossword clue
Furniture worker helps out, working beside back though not that of sofa

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word UPHOLSTERER

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The straight part
We know that "Furniture worker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case furniture worker = upholsterer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPHOLSTERER mean?

UPHOLSTERER noun
  1. A craftsman who upholsters furniture.

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