Cryptic crossword clue
Brawny fight renders little safe 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "little safe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case little safe = strongbox.
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 STRONGBOX mean?

STRONGBOX noun
  1. A sturdy box with a lock for storing valuables.

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