Cryptic crossword clue
Attentive to detail, if back committing crime 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Attentive to detail" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attentive to detail = finicking.
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 FINICKING mean?

FINICKING noun
  1. Finicky behaviour; fussing
FINICKING adjective
  1. Finical

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