What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deputy with very brief experience at the higher level? (6-2-7)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Deputy with very brief experience at the higher level? (6-2-7)"?

The answer is SECOND-IN-COMMAND.

Deputy with very brief experience at the higher level? (6-2-7)

Times Cryptic #29253 | 2 Down | 2025-06-11

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