Cryptic crossword clue
Landing a job on a theatrical crew 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Landing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case landing = alighting.
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Crossword Answer definitions

ALIGHTING verb
  1. (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
  2. (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.
  3. (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
  4. To befall or betide.
ALIGHTING verb
  1. To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
ALIGHTING verb
  1. To light; light up; illuminate.
  2. To set light to; light.
ALIGHTING noun
  1. The act of one who alights.

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