Cryptic crossword clue
Absurd American after developing crude oil without energy 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Absurd" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case absurd = ludicrous.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LUDICROUS mean?

LUDICROUS adjective
  1. Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.
  2. Amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.

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