Cryptic crossword clue
Ultimately grim animal molested USPS worker

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

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The straight part
We know that "USPS worker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case usps worker = mailman.
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 MAILMAN mean?

MAILMAN noun
  1. Someone (implied male) who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

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