Cryptic crossword clue
Finished with a player on side that’s intimidating 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "intimidating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intimidating = overawing.
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 OVERAWING mean?

OVERAWING verb
  1. To restrain, subdue, or control by awe; to cow.

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