Cryptic crossword clue
Threw good 9s like this? Some initially getting caught 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Threw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case threw = unsaddled.
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 UNSADDLED mean?

UNSADDLED verb
  1. To remove a saddle.
  2. To throw (a rider) from the saddle.
UNSADDLED adjective
  1. Not saddled.

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