Cryptic crossword clue
Going back over call about broken crate

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

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The straight part
We know that "Going back over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going back over = retracing.
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 RETRACING mean?

RETRACING verb
  1. To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
  2. To go back over something, usually in an attempt of rediscovery.
RETRACING noun
  1. Act of tracing again.

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