Cryptic crossword clue
Not liking river, boy rises on opposite side 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "on opposite side" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on opposite side = antipodal.
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 ANTIPODAL mean?

ANTIPODAL noun
  1. One of the cells at the chalazal pole of an embryo sac.
ANTIPODAL adjective
  1. On opposite sides of the globe; pertaining to antipodes
  2. Diametrically opposite

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