Cryptic crossword clue
Be taken in by fellows not starting with Edward to be excited 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "excited" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excited = enlivened.
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 ENLIVENED mean?

ENLIVENED verb
  1. To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  2. To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

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