Cryptic crossword clue
People in authority for the most part praise alternative aids to recovery 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "aids to recovery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aids to recovery = therapies.
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 THERAPIES mean?

THERAPIES noun
  1. Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.
  2. Healing power or quality.
THERAPIES verb
  1. To treat with a therapy.
  2. To undergo a therapy.

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