Cryptic crossword clue
Sailing dame going after former partner in court knockout 9

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

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

EXCELLENT adjective
  1. Having excelled, having surpassed.
  2. Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
  3. Exceptionally good of its kind.
  4. Superior in kind or degree, irrespective of moral quality.
EXCELLENT adverb
  1. Excellently.

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