Cryptic crossword clue
Time to block low ball in sporting event 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "sporting event" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sporting event = motocross.
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 MOTOCROSS mean?

MOTOCROSS noun
  1. A form of off-road motorbike racing.
  2. An event where such racing takes place.

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