The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word BACK BENCH
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result BACK BENCH
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What does BACK BENCH mean?
BACK BENCH noun- A bench at the back of a room or seating area.
- A position of secondary importance.
- (newspaper) A group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.