Cryptic crossword clue
Play away? It will turn into farce 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Play away?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case play away? = fornicate.
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 FORNICATE mean?

FORNICATE verb
  1. To engage in fornication; to have sex, especially illicit sex.
FORNICATE adjective
  1. Shaped like an arch or vault; resembling a fornix.

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