Cryptic crossword clue
Argued prisoner should get looked after 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Argued" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case argued = contended.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CONTENDED mean?

CONTENDED verb
  1. To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
  2. To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
  3. To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
  4. To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.

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