The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AUDIOTAPE
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The straight part
We know that "Way of recording" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case way of recording = audiotape.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does AUDIOTAPE mean?
AUDIOTAPE noun- A magnetic tape that stores analog sound for later playback on a tape player.
- Any of a cassette tape, eight-track tape, reel-to-reel tape, DAT, etc.
- To record onto audiotape.