Cryptic crossword clue
Scouts – opportunists using Republican for sex 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scouts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scouts = explorers.
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 EXPLORERS mean?

EXPLORERS noun
  1. One who explores something
  2. A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.
  3. Any of various hand tools, with sharp points, used in dentistry.
  4. A visual representation of a file system etc. through which the user can navigate.

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