The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PREMOLARS
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The straight part
We know that "Those doing grind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those doing grind = premolars.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 PREMOLARS mean?
PREMOLARS noun- A tooth situated in front of the molar teeth; especially a tooth in humans with two cusps which is between the canines and the molars (Latin: singular dens premolaris, plural dentes premolares)