Cryptic crossword clue
When swimming, lady dives with due consideration 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "with due consideration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with due consideration = advisedly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADVISEDLY mean?

ADVISEDLY adverb
  1. With intentionality; deliberately.

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