Cryptic crossword clue
Didn’t officially join in cry from angler breaking record? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Didn’t officially join" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case didn’t officially join = cohabited.
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 COHABITED mean?

COHABITED verb
  1. To live together with someone else, especially in a romantic and sexual relationship but without being married.
  2. To coexist in common environs with.
  3. To engage in sexual intercourse; see coition.

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