Cryptic crossword clue
It's Parisian imprisoning a soldier most guarded 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "most guarded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most guarded = cagiest.
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 CAGIEST mean?

CAGIEST adjective
  1. Wary, careful, shrewd.
  2. Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

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