Cryptic crossword clue
From what we hear, gets rid of 9 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SLEIGHS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "9" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 9 = sleighs.
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 SLEIGHS mean?

SLEIGHS noun
  1. A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)
SLEIGHS verb
  1. To ride or drive a sleigh.

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