Cryptic crossword clue
Old pros are playing the favourites 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old pros" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old pros = strumpets.
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 STRUMPETS mean?

STRUMPETS noun
  1. A female prostitute
  2. A woman who is very sexually active.
  3. A female adulterer.
  4. A mistress.
  5. A trollop; a whore.

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