Cryptic crossword clue
Sis, in a con game, lending a hand 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "lending a hand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lending a hand = assisting.
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 ASSISTING mean?

ASSISTING verb
  1. To help.
  2. To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.
  3. To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
  4. To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).
  5. To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).
ASSISTING noun
  1. Assistance; help given
ASSISTING adjective
  1. Helpful; auxiliary (to).

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