Cryptic crossword clue
People coming back see as a result of this instruction? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "People coming back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case people coming back = returnees.
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 RETURNEES mean?

RETURNEES noun
  1. Someone who comes back or returns, especially to their own country or region.
  2. A person who sends something back.

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