Cryptic crossword clue
My right position on the field as a camp follower 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MYRMIDON

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does MYRMIDON mean?

MYRMIDON noun
  1. A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).

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