Cryptic crossword clue
Bill, charming little son, keeps up to date 9

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

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What does ACQUAINTS mean?

ACQUAINTS verb
  1. (followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.
  2. (followed by of or that) To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant.
  3. To familiarize; to accustom.

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