Cryptic crossword clue
Advocate green measure amid split 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Advocate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case advocate = recommend.
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 RECOMMEND mean?

RECOMMEND verb
  1. To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
  2. To make acceptable; to attract favor to.
  3. To advise, propose, counsel favorably
  4. To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations

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