Cryptic crossword clue
After a second, sure to find out 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "find out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case find out = ascertain.
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 ASCERTAIN mean?

ASCERTAIN verb
  1. To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
  2. To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.
  3. To establish, to prove.
  4. To ensure or effect.

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