Cryptic crossword clue
Getting Old Boy practice after resistance dropped 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Getting/r" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting/r = obtaining.
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 OBTAINING mean?

OBTAINING verb
  1. To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
  2. To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
  3. To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
  4. To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
  5. To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

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