Cryptic crossword clue
Chav tries to rattle ruler’s son 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "ruler’s son" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ruler’s son = tsarevich.
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 TSAREVICH mean?

TSAREVICH noun
  1. A son of a tsar, a prince in Russia or Bulgaria
  2. The firstborn son of a tsar
  3. The crown prince of Russia or Bulgaria

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