Cryptic crossword clue
Metal parts thrusting hard 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "hard" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hard = punishing.
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 PUNISHING mean?

PUNISHING verb
  1. To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
  2. To treat harshly and unfairly.
  3. To handle or beat severely; to maul.
  4. To consume a large quantity of.
PUNISHING noun
  1. Punishment.
PUNISHING adjective
  1. That punishes physically and/or mentally; arduous, gruelling, demanding.
  2. Debilitating, harsh.

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