Cryptic crossword clue
One hates dragging on small donkey in middle of fun run 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "One hates dragging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one hates dragging = nonsmoker.
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 NONSMOKER mean?

NONSMOKER noun
  1. Somebody who does not smoke tobacco.
  2. A railway carriage where smoking tobacco is not permitted.

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