Cryptic crossword clue
Posh doctor engaged by prisoner over back pain 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "back pain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case back pain = lumbago.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LUMBAGO mean?

LUMBAGO noun
  1. Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disk.

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