Cryptic crossword clue
At first sight, youth may be of little importance supporting modern art movement 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "art movement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case art movement = symbolism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SYMBOLISM mean?

SYMBOLISM noun
  1. Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
  2. A combining together of parts or ingredients.

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