Cryptic crossword clue
Last part learned in upright position 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "in upright position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in upright position = endwise.
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 ENDWISE mean?

ENDWISE adjective
  1. On-end; upright; pertaining or relating to the end.
ENDWISE adverb
  1. Upright, or standing on end
  2. With the end towards the front or towards the observer
  3. Towards the ends

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