Cryptic crossword clue
After direction, City Hall works as it should! 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "as it should" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as it should = ethically.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ETHICALLY mean?

ETHICALLY adverb
  1. In an ethical manner.
  2. Concerning ethics.

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