Cryptic crossword clue
Driven to offer support to the French female and daughter 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Driven" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case driven = propelled.
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 PROPELLED mean?

PROPELLED verb
  1. To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
  2. To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

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