Cryptic crossword clue
Carrying out transfer of a second new player? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Carrying out transfer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carrying out transfer = assigning.
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 ASSIGNING mean?

ASSIGNING verb
  1. To designate or set apart something for some purpose.
  2. To appoint or select someone for some office.
  3. To allot or give something as a task.
  4. To attribute or sort something into categories.
  5. To transfer property, a legal right, etc., from one person to another.
  6. To give (a value) to a variable.

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