Cryptic crossword clue
Denis, failing to maintain work, dropped in 9

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

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

INSTILLED verb
  1. To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
  2. To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.

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