Cryptic crossword clue
He single-handedly fought to secure eternal youth 7,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 4 letter word CAPTAIN HOOK

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The straight part
We know that "He single-handedly fought to secure eternal youth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he single-handedly fought to secure eternal youth = captain hook.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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