Cryptic crossword clue
Sergeant, say, getting up one day full of himself? 3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NON-COM

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The straight part
We know that "Sergeant, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sergeant, say = non-com.
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 NON-COM mean?

NON-COM noun
  1. A non-commissioned officer, such as a sergeant (army) or petty officer (navy).

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