Cryptic crossword clue
Smart Kensington postcode written in letters for boxer 9

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

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

FLYWEIGHT noun
  1. A weight that moves outward depending on centrifugal force.
  2. A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 112 pounds or 50.8 kilograms.
  3. (adjectival use) Small, light or unimportant.

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