Cryptic crossword clue
That can be passed on to those succeeding with their bats on the ball 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "That can be passed on to those succeeding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that can be passed on to those succeeding = heritable.
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 HERITABLE mean?

HERITABLE adjective
  1. That can legally be inherited.
  2. Genetically transmissible from parent to offspring; hereditary.

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