Cryptic crossword clue
In B&B, need the whole bar 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "bar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bar = blackball.
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 BLACKBALL mean?

BLACKBALL noun
  1. A rejection; a vote against admitting someone.
  2. A black ball used to indicate such a negative vote.
  3. A kind of large black sweet; a niggerball.
  4. A substance for blacking shoes, boots, etc. or for taking impressions of engraved work.
BLACKBALL verb
  1. To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.
  2. To ostracize.

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