12 across
I’m
thinking
to
enter
old
ruling
dynasty
in
9
(5)
I’m thinking to enter old ruling dynasty in 9 (5)
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The definition is at the end of the clue.
How the clue works
The in 9 refers to 9 across (RACE), so the answer combines with it to make 'human race' — defining HUMAN. 'I'm thinking' gives the hesitation UM, which enters ('to enter') HAN (an old ruling Chinese dynasty), splitting it as H-UM-AN to spell HUMAN.