Cryptic crossword clue
Criminal is nervous, seeing relics 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "relics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relics = souvenirs.
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 SOUVENIRS mean?

SOUVENIRS noun
  1. An item of sentimental value, to remember an event or location.
SOUVENIRS verb
  1. To take (an article) as a souvenir, especially illicitly, for example during wartime.

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