Cryptic crossword clue
Crush Ann has on freshman, nearly is obsessive at the end 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Crush" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crush = tyrannise.
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 TYRANNISE mean?

TYRANNISE verb
  1. To oppress (someone).
  2. To rule as a tyrant.

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