The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word TEST DRIVE
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More clues leading to the result TEST DRIVE
- Go for spin in cricket shot, following match
- First spin in cricket match getting shot of a batsman
- Spin in cricket match met with attacking stroke
- International initiative to get trial on the move?
- . After cricket match will try out new car
- Evaluate performance of stroke on river
- Assess performance in River Dee initially, then short river
- Straight hit in international cricket — going for a run
- Spin endless claptrap after match
- Practice cricket shot following match
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The straight part
We know that "First spin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case first spin = test drive.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 TEST DRIVE mean?
TEST DRIVE verb- To drive a motor vehicle in order to evaluate it, especially before potential purchase