Cryptic crossword clue
Carol’s hiding below, breaking up 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "breaking up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breaking up = sundering.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUNDERING mean?

SUNDERING verb
  1. To break or separate or to break apart, especially with force.
  2. To part, separate.
  3. To expose to the sun and wind.
SUNDERING noun
  1. The act by which something is sundered.

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