Cryptic crossword clue
Last of cops up late pounding beat 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "beat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beat = pulsate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PULSATE mean?

PULSATE verb
  1. To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat.
  2. To quiver, vibrate, or flash; as to the beat of music.
  3. To produce a recurring increase and decrease of some quantity.

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