Cryptic crossword clue
Quality of fighters on the move 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "on the move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the move = migrating.
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 MIGRATING mean?

MIGRATING verb
  1. To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
  2. To change one's geographic pattern of habitation.
  3. To change habitations across a border; to move from one country or political region to another.
  4. To move slowly towards, usually in groups.
  5. : To move computer code or files from one computer or network to another.
  6. To induce customers to shift purchases from one set of a company's related products to another.

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