Cryptic crossword clue
Partners playing in songs, at any rate 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "at any rate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case at any rate = leastways.
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 LEASTWAYS mean?

LEASTWAYS adverb
  1. At least

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