Cryptic crossword clue
To hit hard, experienced hands move like this 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "hands move like this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hands move like this = clockwise.
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 CLOCKWISE mean?

CLOCKWISE adjective
  1. Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.
CLOCKWISE adverb
  1. In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

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