Cryptic crossword clue
Reckoning track is needed on hike inland 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "inland" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inland = upcountry.
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 UPCOUNTRY mean?

UPCOUNTRY noun
  1. The interior of the country.
UPCOUNTRY adjective
  1. Living or situated remote from the seacoast
UPCOUNTRY adverb
  1. Towards the interior of the country and away from the seacoast.

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