Cryptic crossword clue
Underhandedly won title, long after injury 3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 6 letter word ILL GOTTEN

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The straight part
We know that "Underhandedly won" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case underhandedly won = ill gotten.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ILL GOTTEN mean?

ILL GOTTEN adjective
  1. Obtained improperly or illegally.

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