Cryptic crossword clue
Inflexible international organisation British close 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Inflexible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inflexible = unbending.
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 UNBENDING mean?

UNBENDING adjective
  1. Inflexible and not yielding
  2. Very reserved, aloof and asocial
UNBENDING verb
  1. To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight
  2. To release (a load) from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax.
  3. To unfasten sails from the spars or stays to which are attached for use.
  4. To cast loose or untie
  5. To cease to be bent; to become straight.
  6. To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like
  7. To enjoy oneself; to become affable and free from formality
UNBENDING noun
  1. The act of one who unbends.

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