Cryptic crossword clue
Toughened after time with permanent post 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "with permanent post" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with permanent post = tenured.
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 TENURED mean?

TENURED verb
  1. To grant tenure, the status of having a permanent academic position, to (someone).
TENURED adjective
  1. Having tenure

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