Cryptic crossword clue
Swinging inspector might ask to do this at a wood mill 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Swinging/inspector might ask to do this at a wood mill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swinging/inspector might ask to do this at a wood mill = seesawing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does SEESAWING mean?

SEESAWING verb
  1. To use a seesaw.
  2. (by extension) To fluctuate.
  3. To cause to move backward and forward in seesaw fashion.
SEESAWING noun
  1. A rising and falling, like that of a seesaw.

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