The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNSTUDIED
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The straight part
We know that "without thinking it through" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without thinking it through = unstudied.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 UNSTUDIED mean?
UNSTUDIED adjective- Free of artifice or cunning; innocent, spontaneous and unaffected.
- Not gained by study.
- Not studied.