The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPRINGBOK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result SPRINGBOK
- Bound volume omitting origin of oldest type of gazelle
- Source book lacking over rugby player
- 2 born at end of season? Yes
- International player, half-hearted reserve at end of season
- Deer species' call's bass? Certainly
- Antelope born right at the end of season
- International sportsman bowled between well and fine
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The straight part
We know that "type of gazelle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of gazelle = springbok.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 SPRINGBOK mean?
SPRINGBOK noun- A small, fast antelope native to southern Africa, Antidorcas marsupialis.