Cryptic crossword clue
Group under attack puts off accepting downfall 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Group under attack" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case group under attack = defenders.
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 DEFENDERS mean?

DEFENDERS noun
  1. Someone who defends people or property
  2. One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring
  3. A fighter who seeks to repel an attack
  4. A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK)
  5. A defendant in a civil action

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