Cryptic crossword clue
Exercising lasses dig ballet steps 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "ballet steps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ballet steps = glissades.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GLISSADES mean?

GLISSADES noun
  1. A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).
  2. A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position (Wikipedia).
  3. A move in some dances such as the galop (Wikipedia).
  4. A fencing move that may disarm the opponent (Wikipedia).

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