Cryptic crossword clue
Arena where Greek character served up after death in old athlete 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Arena" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arena = colosseum.
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 COLOSSEUM mean?

COLOSSEUM noun
  1. A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.
  2. A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.

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