Cryptic crossword clue
Name adopted by racially abused subordinate 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "do/subordinate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case do/subordinate = ancillary.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ANCILLARY mean?

ANCILLARY noun
  1. Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
  2. An auxiliary.
ANCILLARY adjective
  1. Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary

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