Cryptic crossword clue
Limiting fraud by punishing monetarily 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Limiting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case limiting = confining.
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 CONFINING mean?

CONFINING verb
  1. To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.
  2. To have a common boundary; to border; to lie contiguous; to touch; followed by on or with.
CONFINING adjective
  1. Limiting; restrictive

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