The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LEFT-HAND
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Crossword Answer definitions
LEFT-HAND adjective- Of, relating to, or located on the left
- Designed for use by the left hand
- In the opposite direction or orientation to the right-hand rule