Cryptic crossword clue
Urban work he investigates requires a desperate character 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Urban" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case urban = oppidan.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does OPPIDAN mean?

OPPIDAN noun
  1. A town dweller.
  2. (also Oppidan) A class of student in traditional English public schools such as Eton; opposed to colleger or King's Scholar.
OPPIDAN adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a town or conurbation.

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