Cryptic crossword clue
Entrance into overseas area barred and done away with 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "done away with" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case done away with = abrogated.
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 ABROGATED mean?

ABROGATED verb
  1. To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
  2. To put an end to; to do away with.
  3. To block a process or function.

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