Cryptic crossword clue
Crucial one million left with social worker after everything 3-9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ALL-IMPORTANT

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The straight part
We know that "Crucial" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crucial = all-important.
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 ALL-IMPORTANT mean?

ALL-IMPORTANT adjective
  1. Very important; vital or crucial.

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