Cryptic crossword clue
Illegal deal makes revolutionary type march 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Illegal deal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illegal deal = champerty.
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 CHAMPERTY mean?

CHAMPERTY noun
  1. The investing of money into an individual's lawsuit.

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