Cryptic crossword clue
Work out, held back by muscle, taut nevertheless 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Work out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case work out = eventuate.
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 EVENTUATE mean?

EVENTUATE verb
  1. To have a given result; to turn out (well, badly etc.); to result in.
  2. To happen as a result; to come about.

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