Cryptic crossword clue
Groups commander leads deficient, beginning to end 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Groups" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case groups = cohorts.
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 COHORTS mean?

COHORTS noun
  1. A group of people supporting the same thing or person.
  2. A demographic grouping of people, especially those in a defined age group, or having a common characteristic.
  3. Any division of a Roman legion, normally of about 500 men.
  4. An accomplice; abettor; associate.
  5. Any band or body of warriors.
  6. A natural group of orders of organisms, less comprehensive than a class.
  7. A colleague.
  8. A set of individuals in a program, especially when compared to previous sets of individuals within the same program.

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