Cryptic crossword clue
Crime — so it could turn into sexual excitement?

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

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The straight part
We know that "sexual excitement?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sexual excitement? = eroticism.
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 EROTICISM mean?

EROTICISM noun
  1. The state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused
  2. Sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent

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