Cryptic crossword clue
Catching Englishmen left out at sea 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Catching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case catching = enmeshing.
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 ENMESHING mean?

ENMESHING verb
  1. To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh or net like manner.
  2. To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
  3. To involve in difficulties.
ENMESHING noun
  1. The process by which something is enmeshed or entangled.

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