Cryptic crossword clue
Stopping in India, gent on a detour 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stopping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stopping = detaining.
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 DETAINING mean?

DETAINING verb
  1. To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
  2. To put under custody.
  3. To keep back or from; to withhold.
  4. To seize goods for official purposes.
DETAINING noun
  1. The act by which someone is detained; detention.

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