Cryptic crossword clue
Coach returned to prison and took in food for master

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

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The straight part
We know that "master" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case master = subjugate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SUBJUGATE mean?

SUBJUGATE verb
  1. To forcibly impose obedience or servitude upon.

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