Cryptic crossword clue
Wheels spin before getting away 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case away = elsewhere.
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 ELSEWHERE mean?

ELSEWHERE noun
  1. A place other than here.
ELSEWHERE adverb
  1. In or at some other place.
  2. To some other place.
  3. Distracted; in a daydream, (of the mind) unable to interact with events in the here and now

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