Cryptic crossword clue
Accompanied by clever guards duke gets across 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "across" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case across = widthwise.
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 WIDTHWISE mean?

WIDTHWISE adjective
  1. Directed across the width of an object or place.
WIDTHWISE adverb
  1. Across the width of an object or place.

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