Cryptic crossword clue
Doing seller’s job out of uniform 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Doing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doing = actioning.
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 ACTIONING mean?

ACTIONING verb
  1. To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.
  2. To initiate a legal action against someone.

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