Cryptic crossword clue
Having made a deal, lawyers profited 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Having made a deal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having made a deal = bargained.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BARGAINED mean?

BARGAINED verb
  1. To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate
  2. To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade

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