Cryptic crossword clue
Many a servant wants to hold you back 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Many a servant/Many a servant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case many a servant/many a servant = lackeys.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LACKEYS mean?

LACKEYS noun
  1. A footman, a liveried male servant.
  2. A fawning, servile follower.

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