Cryptic crossword clue
Lying in wait for a doctor in a hurry, lacking resistance 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lying in wait" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lying in wait = ambushing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AMBUSHING mean?

AMBUSHING verb
  1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
  2. To attack by ambush; to waylay.
AMBUSHING noun
  1. An ambush.

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