Cryptic crossword clue
Ancestors of two pairs of animals, I hear 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ancestors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ancestors = forebears.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FOREBEARS mean?

FOREBEARS verb
  1. To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
  2. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
  3. To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.
  4. To control oneself when provoked.
FOREBEARS noun
  1. An ancestor.

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