Cryptic crossword clue
Having a butcher’s backing to trade in city, as it were 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Having a butcher’s" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having a butcher’s = peeking.
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 PEEKING mean?

PEEKING verb
  1. To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.
  2. To be only slightly, partially visible, as if peering out from a hiding place.
  3. To retrieve (a value) from a memory address.
PEEKING noun
  1. The act of one who peeks.

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