Cryptic crossword clue
Old soldier uses trick, ensnaring girl always 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old soldier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old soldier = cannoneer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CANNONEER mean?

CANNONEER noun
  1. A person who tends and operates a piece of artillery, especially a cannon.

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