Cryptic crossword clue
Beginning of September — time to beware dry brush 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "brush" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brush = sideswipe.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SIDESWIPE mean?

SIDESWIPE noun
  1. A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
  2. A catty or sarcastic remark.
SIDESWIPE verb
  1. To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.

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