Cryptic crossword clue
Playing rugby, dad wears nothing for protection 9

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protection = bodyguard.
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 BODYGUARD mean?

BODYGUARD noun
  1. A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.
BODYGUARD verb
  1. To act as bodyguard for (someone); figuratively, to protect.

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