The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PUSHOVERS
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The straight part
We know that "easy pickings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case easy pickings = pushovers.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 PUSHOVERS mean?
PUSHOVERS noun- Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change his/her mind or comply.
- Someone who lets himself be picked or bullied on without defending or stand up for him/herself.