Cryptic crossword clue
Beat trick question, shunning unknown journalist 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Beat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beat = conquered.
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 CONQUERED mean?

CONQUERED verb
  1. To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
  2. To acquire by force of arms, win in war.
  3. To overcome an abstract obstacle.
  4. To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

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