The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HOUSEWIFE
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The straight part
We know that "she runs home" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case she runs home = housewife.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HOUSEWIFE mean?
HOUSEWIFE noun- (plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
- (plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
- (plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.
- To manage with skill and economy.