Cryptic crossword clue
A useless fit can be prevented 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "can be prevented" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case can be prevented = avoidable.
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 AVOIDABLE mean?

AVOIDABLE noun
  1. Something that can or should be avoided.
AVOIDABLE adjective
  1. Capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable.
  2. Capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped.

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