Cryptic crossword clue
Regius Professorparries main counter thrown Law

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

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

PERPLEXED verb
  1. To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.
  2. To involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated.
  3. To plague; to vex; to torment.
PERPLEXED adjective
  1. Confused or puzzled.
  2. Bewildered.

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