Cryptic crossword clue
Provoking cop in drug bust 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Provoking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provoking = producing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRODUCING mean?

PRODUCING verb
  1. To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.
  2. To make (a thing) available to a person, an authority, etc.; to provide for inspection.
  3. To sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc) to an audience or to the public.
  4. To extend an area, or lengthen a line.
  5. To draw out; to extend; to lengthen or prolong.
  6. To alter using technology, as opposed to simply performing.

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