Cryptic crossword clue
In the habit of being beaten? 9

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

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More clues leading to the result CLOBBERED

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The straight part
We know that "In the habit/beaten" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the habit/beaten = clobbered.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CLOBBERED mean?

CLOBBERED verb
  1. To hit or bash severely; to seriously harm or damage.
  2. To overwrite (data) or override (an assignment of a value), often unintentionally or unexpectedly.
CLOBBERED adjective
  1. Drunk.

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