Cryptic crossword clue
Move back in June — decor terrible, on reflection 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Move back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case move back = retrocede.
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 RETROCEDE mean?

RETROCEDE verb
  1. To grant back.
  2. To go back.

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