Cryptic crossword clue
Accusing, in the past, small boy, I don't let go 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Accusing, in the past" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case accusing, in the past = articling.
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 ARTICLING mean?

ARTICLING verb
  1. To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
  2. To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.
  3. To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.

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