Cryptic crossword clue
Revolt by unruly pair — stop hiring 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Revolt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revolt = upraising.
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 UPRAISING mean?

UPRAISING verb
  1. To raise something up; to elevate.
  2. To move something upright; to erect.
UPRAISING noun
  1. A raising upward.

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