Cryptic crossword clue
Further issue mostly raised when lacking a hire contract 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Further issue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case further issue = rerelease.
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 RERELEASE mean?

RERELEASE noun
  1. A rereleased item.
RERELEASE verb
  1. To release (a film, video game, etc.) again.

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