Cryptic crossword clue
Boy racer, unrelenting, failing to finish when suppressed by drug 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Boy racer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boy racer = speedster.
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 SPEEDSTER mean?

SPEEDSTER noun
  1. One who is noted for being very fast.
  2. A person who speeds (drives fast).
  3. A vehicle or other device used for racing.

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