Cryptic crossword clue
Carried on as a close relative almost died 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Carried on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carried on = persisted.
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 PERSISTED mean?

PERSISTED verb
  1. To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
  2. To repeat an utterance.
  3. To continue to exist.
  4. To continue to be; to remain.
  5. To cause to persist; make permanent.

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