Cryptic crossword clue
Aim to keep call private? Ensured it’s so 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "ensured it’s so (i.e. private)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ensured it’s so (i.e. private) = encrypted.
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 ENCRYPTED mean?

ENCRYPTED verb
  1. To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.
ENCRYPTED adjective
  1. Being in code; having been encrypted.

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