Cryptic crossword clue
Devastating blow has one stop working in class 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Devastating blow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case devastating blow = firestorm.
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.
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What does FIRESTORM mean?

FIRESTORM noun
  1. A fire whose intensity is greatly increased by inrushing winds.
  2. An intense or violent altercation.

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