Cryptic crossword clue
Soldier has time shown within face of modern clock? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "of modern clock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of modern clock = digital.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DIGITAL mean?

DIGITAL noun
  1. A digital option.
  2. Digital equipment or technology.
  3. Short for digital art.
  4. Any of the keys of a piano or similar instrument.
  5. A finger.
DIGITAL adjective
  1. Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); performed with a finger.
  2. Property of representing values as discrete, usually binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
  3. Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.

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