Cryptic crossword clue
Washing part of leg — good after climbing mountains 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Washing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case washing = splashing.
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 SPLASHING mean?

SPLASHING verb
  1. To hit or agitate liquid so that part of it separates from the principal liquid mass.
  2. To disperse a fluid suddenly; to splatter.
  3. To hit or expel liquid at
  4. To create an impact or impression; to print, post or publicize prominently.
  5. To spend (money)
  6. To launch a ship.
  7. To stab (a person), causing them to bleed.
SPLASHING noun
  1. An action that splashes.

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