Cryptic crossword clue
Driving away fast, one avoided reversing first 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Driving away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case driving away = repellent.
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 REPELLENT mean?

REPELLENT noun
  1. Someone who repels.
  2. A substance used to repel insects, other pests, or dangerous animals.
  3. A substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something.
REPELLENT adjective
  1. Tending or able to repel; driving back.
  2. Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
  3. Resistant or impervious to something.

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