Cryptic crossword clue
Wasted time in attempt to pursue old hand, perhaps 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "hand, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hand, perhaps = extremity.
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 EXTREMITY mean?

EXTREMITY noun
  1. The most extreme or furthest point of something.
  2. An extreme measure.
  3. A hand or foot.
  4. A limb.

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