Cryptic crossword clue
Proud Henry’s No 1 — wicked too, wanting decapitation! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Proud" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proud = haughty.
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 HAUGHTY mean?

HAUGHTY adjective
  1. Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.

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