Cryptic crossword clue
Be typical of male if in trade south of river 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Be typical of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case be typical of = exemplify.
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 EXEMPLIFY mean?

EXEMPLIFY verb
  1. To show or illustrate by example.
  2. To be an instance of or serve as an example.
  3. To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.
  4. To prove by such an attested copy or transcript.

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