Cryptic crossword clue
Some footmen I also selected as servants 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "servants" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case servants = menials.
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 MENIALS mean?

MENIALS noun
  1. A servant, especially a domestic servant.
  2. A person who has a subservient nature.

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