Cryptic crossword clue
Competes with one player needing no introduction and wins 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "wins" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wins = victories.
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 VICTORIES mean?

VICTORIES noun
  1. An instance of having won a competition or battle or succeeded in an effort.
  2. The condition of having succeeded in a conflict or other effort.
  3. A winged figure representing victory, common in Roman official iconography. See Winged victory.
VICTORIES verb
  1. To achieve a victory

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