Cryptic crossword clue
Power strangely missed around gym 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Power" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case power = despotism.
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 DESPOTISM mean?

DESPOTISM noun
  1. Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

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