Cryptic crossword clue
Rook joins bird in fiction further down the pecking order 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "further down the pecking order" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case further down the pecking order = lowlier.
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 LOWLIER mean?

LOWLIER adjective
  1. Not high; not elevated in place; low.
  2. Low in rank or social importance.
  3. Not lofty or sublime; humble.
  4. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.

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