Cryptic crossword clue
Beefy sends son to the back for accessories 9

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

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

TRAPPINGS noun
  1. Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.
  2. Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons.
TRAPPINGS noun
  1. An instance of ensnaring something or someone.
TRAPPINGS noun
  1. An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.

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