Cryptic crossword clue
An American’s taken over spa with no water 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "with no water" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with no water = anhydrous.
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 ANHYDROUS mean?

ANHYDROUS adjective
  1. Having little or no water.
  2. Having no water of crystallization.

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