Cryptic crossword clue
Drives out cuts overwhelming soldiers 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Drives out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drives out = exorcises.
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 EXORCISES mean?

EXORCISES verb
  1. To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.
  2. To rid (a person, place or thing) of an evil spirit.

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