Cryptic crossword clue
Some maybe in seats support opponents at match 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Some maybe in seats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some maybe in seats = backsides.
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 BACKSIDES mean?

BACKSIDES noun
  1. The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:
  2. The reverse or opposite of anything.

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