Cryptic crossword clue
With difficulty, cover rent and do another makeover 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "do another makeover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case do another makeover = reconvert.
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 RECONVERT mean?

RECONVERT noun
  1. A person who has been reconverted.
RECONVERT verb
  1. To convert again, convert back.
  2. To convert.

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