Cryptic crossword clue
Detracted from French staff outside entrance 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Detracted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case detracted = derogated.
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 DEROGATED mean?

DEROGATED verb
  1. To partially repeal (a law etc.).
  2. To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
  3. To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.
  4. To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
  5. To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.

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