Cryptic crossword clue
Discharge engineers rescued by division 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Discharge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case discharge = secretion.
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What does SECRETION mean?

SECRETION noun
  1. Any substance that is secreted by an organism
  2. The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland
SECRETION noun
  1. The act of hiding something

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