Cryptic crossword clue
In tunnel, a rut annually backed up, not flowing 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "not flowing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not flowing = unnatural.
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 UNNATURAL mean?

UNNATURAL adjective
  1. Not natural.
  2. Not occurring in nature, the environment or atmosphere
  3. Going against nature; perverse.

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