Cryptic crossword clue
Put up or cut up 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Put up/Put up/cut up /cut up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put up/put up/cut up /cut up = quartered.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does QUARTERED mean?

QUARTERED verb
  1. To divide into quarters; to divide by four.
  2. To provide housing for military personnel or other equipment.
  3. To lodge; to have a temporary residence.
  4. To quartersaw.
QUARTERED verb
  1. To drive a carriage so as to prevent the wheels from going into the ruts, or so that a rut shall be between the wheels.

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