The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ONE-SIDED
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More clues leading to the result ONE-SIDED
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The straight part
We know that "Partial" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case partial = one-sided.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ONE-SIDED mean?
ONE-SIDED adjective- Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group
- With one competitor dominant over the other
- Out of proportion or lopsided.
- Having only one side, like a Möbius strip.
- Turned to one side.