Cryptic crossword clue
Not lively, after wrestling in a wild way 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "in a wild way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a wild way = violently.
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 VIOLENTLY mean?

VIOLENTLY adverb
  1. In a violent manner.
  2. To an intense degree; extremely; strongly; intensely.

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