Cryptic crossword clue
Strategy to hold party in retreat with a mammal 7

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

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

WALLABY noun
  1. Any of several species of marsupial; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos

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