Cryptic crossword clue
Car seen racing over 100 by groups of spectators 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "groups of spectators" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case groups of spectators = audiences.
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 AUDIENCES mean?

AUDIENCES noun
  1. A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
  2. Hearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening.
  3. A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.
  4. A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.
  5. The readership of a book or other written publication.
  6. A following.
  7. An audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it.

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