Cryptic crossword clue
Misuse field in part of match, beginning to get level 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Misuse field" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case misuse field = overgraze.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERGRAZE mean?

OVERGRAZE verb
  1. To graze land excessively, to the detriment of the land and its vegetation
  2. To allow animals to graze excessively

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