Cryptic crossword clue
Provisional speed on approximately 28 per cent of railway lines 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Provisional" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provisional = temporary.
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 TEMPORARY mean?

TEMPORARY noun
  1. One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.
TEMPORARY adjective
  1. Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
  2. Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

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