Cryptic crossword clue
Key part of Cambridge walk 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Key" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case key = backspace.
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 BACKSPACE mean?

BACKSPACE noun
  1. The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
  2. A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
  3. The non-printable text character representing a backspace.
BACKSPACE verb
  1. To remove a character behind a cursor.
  2. To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

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