Cryptic crossword clue
Putting in a bid to look after European band 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Putting in a bid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting in a bid = tendering.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

TENDERING verb
  1. To make tender or delicate; to weaken.
  2. To feel tenderly towards; to regard fondly or with consideration.
TENDERING verb
  1. To work on a tender.
TENDERING verb
  1. To offer, to give.
  2. To offer a payment, as at sales or auctions.
TENDERING noun
  1. The offering of a tender, or bid.

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