Cryptic crossword clue
Cut soldiers who are pursuing duty 9

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

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What does EXCISEMEN mean?

EXCISEMEN noun
  1. An officer employed to collect excise duty (excise tax), and to enforce excise laws.

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