Cryptic crossword clue
Note end of summer sport in traditional area of ground 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "traditional area of ground" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case traditional area of ground = terracing.
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 TERRACING mean?

TERRACING verb
  1. To provide something with a terrace.
  2. To form something into a terrace.
TERRACING noun
  1. The formation of terraces.
  2. A terraced structure.
  3. A series of terraces.
  4. A stand with a series of tiers.

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