The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INSTITUTE
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The straight part
We know that "Establish/an association" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case establish/an association = institute.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 INSTITUTE mean?
INSTITUTE noun- An organization founded to promote a cause
- An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects
- The building housing such an institution
- The act of instituting; institution.
- That which is instituted, established, or fixed, such as a law, habit, or custom.
- The person to whom an estate is first given by destination or limitation.
- To begin or initiate (something); to found.
- To train, instruct.
- To nominate; to appoint.
- To invest with the spiritual charge of a benefice, or the care of souls.
- Established; organized; founded.