Cryptic crossword clue
Unkempt, hairy — task for him is to fight 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "task for him is to fight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case task for him is to fight = kshatriya.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KSHATRIYA mean?

KSHATRIYA noun
  1. The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
  2. A member of this caste.

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