Cryptic crossword clue
Support young man returning after training? Think again 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Think again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case think again = backpedal.
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 BACKPEDAL mean?

BACKPEDAL verb
  1. To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
  2. To step backwards.
  3. To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

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