Cryptic crossword clue
Demolish place over hard crossword? 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word THROW DOWN

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The straight part
We know that "Demolish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case demolish = throw down.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does THROW DOWN mean?

THROW DOWN noun
  1. A fight or brawl.
  2. A challenge or incitement to fight.
  3. A weapon planted at a crime scene in order to mislead investigators.

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