The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INCURABLE
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The straight part
We know that "beyond remedy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beyond remedy = incurable.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INCURABLE mean?
INCURABLE noun- One who cannot be cured.
- Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.