Cryptic crossword clue
Cliche-ridden newsman abroad ready for rejection by his boss? 9

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

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What does HACKNEYED mean?

HACKNEYED verb
  1. To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
  2. To use as a hackney.
  3. To carry in a hackney coach.
HACKNEYED adjective
  1. Repeated too often.
  2. Let out for hire.

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