Cryptic crossword clue
Accounted for wife once getting basic education 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Accounted for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case accounted for = explained.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EXPLAINED mean?

EXPLAINED verb
  1. To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
  2. To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
  3. To make flat, smooth out.
  4. To unfold or make visible.
  5. To make something plain or intelligible.

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