Cryptic crossword clue
Salesman wearing brown is bored in theatre 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "bored in theatre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bored in theatre = trepanned.
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 TREPANNED mean?

TREPANNED verb
  1. To create a large hole by making a narrow groove outlining the shape of the hole and then removing the plug of material remaining by less expensive means.
  2. To use a trepan; to trephine.
TREPANNED verb
  1. To ensnare; to seduce, to trick.

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