Cryptic crossword clue
Cats tormented relations 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cats = orientals.
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 ORIENTALS mean?

ORIENTALS noun
  1. A precious stone, especially an orient pearl.
  2. A member or descendant of the peoples and cultures of the Orient.
  3. A lily cultivar of a widely varied group, with strong scent.
  4. A person from the eastern region of a place.

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