Cryptic crossword clue
Not working on films or derivatives 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "derivatives" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case derivatives = offshoots.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does OFFSHOOTS mean?

OFFSHOOTS noun
  1. That which shoots off or separates from a main stem or branch of a plant.
  2. That which develops from something else.

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