Cryptic crossword clue
Mutual action in The Caretaker, for instance? Not initially 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Mutual action" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mutual action = interplay.
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 INTERPLAY mean?

INTERPLAY noun
  1. Interaction; reciprocal relationship.
INTERPLAY verb
  1. To interact

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