Cryptic crossword clue
Breathes in horrid parasites 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Breathes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breathes = aspirates.
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 ASPIRATES mean?

ASPIRATES noun
  1. The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.
  2. A sound produced by such a puff of air.
  3. A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.

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