Cryptic crossword clue
Backing up data is main source of income after line’s cut 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Backing up data" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case backing up data = archiving.
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 ARCHIVING mean?

ARCHIVING verb
  1. To put into an archive.

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