Cryptic crossword clue
Working at rear of house, as Cinderella was 3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word PUT UPON

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The straight part
We know that "as Cinderella was" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as cinderella was = put upon.
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 PUT UPON mean?

PUT UPON adjective
  1. Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.

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