Cryptic crossword clue
Close friend certain East will go for ace 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Close friend" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case close friend = confidant.
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 CONFIDANT mean?

CONFIDANT noun
  1. A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

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