Cryptic crossword clue
Dazzle done with, wife having taken commanding position 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dazzle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dazzle = overwhelm.
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 OVERWHELM mean?

OVERWHELM noun
  1. The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
OVERWHELM verb
  1. To engulf, surge over and submerge.
  2. To overpower, crush.
  3. To overpower emotionally.
  4. To cause to surround, to cover.

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