What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fictional lawyer is held up – and down, perhaps (9,6)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Fictional lawyer is held up – and down, perhaps (9,6)"?

The answer is PUDD'NHEAD WILSON.

Fictional lawyer is held up – and down, perhaps (9,6)

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