The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COLONEL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result COLONEL
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- Officer: extremely effectual …
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The straight part
We know that "Officer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case officer = colonel.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 COLONEL mean?
COLONEL noun- A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
- To act as or like a colonel.