Cryptic crossword clue
Editor taken back in, showed it's proven 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "it's proven" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it's proven = evidenced.
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 EVIDENCED mean?

EVIDENCED verb
  1. To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

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