Cryptic crossword clue
Uncompromising firm sound as a bell after strike 4-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 7 letter word HARD HITTING

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The straight part
We know that "Uncompromising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case uncompromising = hard hitting.
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 HARD HITTING mean?

HARD HITTING adjective
  1. Aggressively vigorous or forceful

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