Cryptic crossword clue
Candidate getting in front in Iowa, that man had won 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "won" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case won = triumphed.
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 TRIUMPHED mean?

TRIUMPHED verb
  1. To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
  2. To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
  3. To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
  4. To be prosperous; to flourish.
  5. To play a trump in a card game.

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