Cryptic crossword clue
Support workers making plays in court 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "plays in court" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plays in court = backhands.
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 BACKHANDS mean?

BACKHANDS noun
  1. A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
  2. Handwriting that leans to the left
  3. (Ultimate Frisbee) the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.
  4. The reverse side of the human hand.
  5. The hand towards the back of the board.
BACKHANDS verb
  1. To execute a backhand stroke or throw
  2. To slap with the back of one's hand

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