Cryptic crossword clue
Subordinate mayor at odds with centralised working 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MYRMIDON

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The straight part
We know that "Subordinate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case subordinate = myrmidon.
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 MYRMIDON mean?

MYRMIDON noun
  1. A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).

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