Cryptic crossword clue
Soldiers leading manoeuvres given another order 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "given another order" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given another order = realigned.
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 REALIGNED mean?

REALIGNED verb
  1. To bring back into alignment.
  2. To align again or anew.

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