Cryptic crossword clue
A hairdresser might offer such blows 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UPPERCUTS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does UPPERCUTS mean?

UPPERCUTS noun
  1. A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.
  2. A cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head.
UPPERCUTS verb
  1. To strike with an uppercut

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