Cryptic crossword clue
Rex comes in calling son for thrashings 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "thrashings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thrashings = drubbings.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DRUBBINGS mean?

DRUBBINGS noun
  1. A severe beating.
  2. A thorough defeat.

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