Cryptic crossword clue
One in charge of unfinished new picture may be laid on pillow 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "may be laid on pillow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case may be laid on pillow = occiput.
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 OCCIPUT mean?

OCCIPUT noun
  1. The back part of the head or skull (contradistinct from sinciput).

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