Cryptic crossword clue
Prohibiting new red bra leads to, invariably, no good 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Prohibiting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prohibiting = debarring.
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What does DEBARRING mean?

DEBARRING verb
  1. To exclude or shut out; to bar.
  2. To hinder or prevent.
  3. To prohibit (a person or company that has been convicted of criminal acts in connection with a government program) from future participation in that program.

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