Cryptic crossword clue
Soldiers coming on to extended area pull back 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "pull back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pull back = retract.
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 RETRACT mean?

RETRACT verb
  1. To pull back inside.
  2. To draw back; to draw up.
  3. To take back or withdraw something one has said.
  4. To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.

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