Cryptic crossword clue
Deny insult by a company in hearing 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Deny" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deny = disaffirm.
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 DISAFFIRM mean?

DISAFFIRM verb
  1. To deny, contradict or repudiate

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