Cryptic crossword clue
Revive right to build housing for certain – not quite 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Revive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revive = resurrect.
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 RESURRECT mean?

RESURRECT verb
  1. To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.
  2. To restore to a working state.
  3. To bring back to view or attention; reinstate.

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