Cryptic crossword clue
Registering game opponents, incapably drunk 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Registering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case registering = enrolling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ENROLLING mean?

ENROLLING verb
  1. To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
  2. To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
  3. To enlist oneself (in something) or become a member (of something)
  4. To envelop; to enwrap.
ENROLLING noun
  1. An enrolment.

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