Cryptic crossword clue
See sprain affected winger 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "winger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case winger = passerine.
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 PASSERINE mean?

PASSERINE noun
  1. Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.
PASSERINE adjective
  1. Of, or relating to a passerine or perching bird.

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