Cryptic crossword clue
Boundary around a field, poorly raked 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "raked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raked = enfiladed.
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 ENFILADED mean?

ENFILADED verb
  1. To rake (something) with gunfire.
  2. To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.
  3. To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.

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