Cryptic crossword clue
Putting right a part of the Army that’s withering? 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Putting right" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting right = remedying.
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 REMEDYING mean?

REMEDYING verb
  1. To provide or serve as a remedy for.

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