Cryptic crossword clue
Take down criminal with old martial art 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "martial art" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case martial art = taekwondo.
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 TAEKWONDO mean?

TAEKWONDO noun
  1. A martial arts form from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.

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