Cryptic crossword clue
Head in control of ITV revised The Prisoner 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "The Prisoner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the prisoner = captive.
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 CAPTIVE mean?

CAPTIVE noun
  1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
  2. One held prisoner.
  3. One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
CAPTIVE verb
  1. To capture; to take captive.
CAPTIVE adjective
  1. Held prisoner; not free; confined.
  2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
  3. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.

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