Cryptic crossword clue
Backing off taking tenants, including the Spanish 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Backing off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case backing off = relenting.
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 RELENTING mean?

RELENTING verb
  1. To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper
  2. To slacken; to abate.
  3. To lessen, make less severe or intense.
  4. (of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
RELENTING noun
  1. The act of one who relents.

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