Cryptic crossword clue
Criticised over salesperson turning up over a wide area? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "over a wide area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case over a wide area = dispersed.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DISPERSED mean?

DISPERSED verb
  1. To scatter in different directions
  2. To break up and disappear; to dissipate
  3. To disseminate
  4. To separate rays of light etc. according to wavelength; to refract
  5. To distribute throughout

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