Cryptic crossword clue
Tiger enthusiasts may do this in forest areas 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "forest areas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forest areas = backwoods.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BACKWOODS mean?

BACKWOODS noun
  1. Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
  2. A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.
BACKWOODS adjective
  1. Pertaining to the backwoods.
  2. Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.

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