Cryptic crossword clue
Slave’s behind back in arena for flogging 9

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

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

RETAILING verb
  1. To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
  2. To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
  3. To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.
RETAILING noun
  1. The business of selling directly to the consumer; retail.

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