Cryptic crossword clue
Obstinacy of writer putting last name first 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word SELF WILL

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The straight part
We know that "Obstinacy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obstinacy = self will.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SELF WILL mean?

SELF WILL noun
  1. The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.

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