Cryptic crossword clue
Was standing in exercise the wrong way, caught in act 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was standing in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was standing in = deputised.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEPUTISED mean?

DEPUTISED verb
  1. To make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.
  2. To make or name as a substitute.
  3. To act as a deputy.

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