Cryptic crossword clue
Manfully opposing wild bear with sort of trap 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Manfully opposing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case manfully opposing = breasting.
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 BREASTING mean?

BREASTING verb
  1. To push against with the breast; to meet full on, oppose, face.
  2. To reach the top (of a hill).
  3. To debreast.
BREASTING noun
  1. The curved channel in which a breastwheel turns.

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