Cryptic crossword clue
Puzzle official in troubled rest 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Puzzle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case puzzle = stumper.
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 STUMPER mean?

STUMPER noun
  1. One who stumps, or speaks, or orates, as a politician.
  2. A difficult puzzle or problem.
  3. A boastful person.

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