Cryptic crossword clue
Excited, ran after head of lodge – masonic, perhaps 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "masonic, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case masonic, perhaps = fraternal.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FRATERNAL mean?

FRATERNAL noun
  1. A society formed to provide mutual aid, such as insurance.
  2. A fraternal twin.
FRATERNAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.
  2. Of or pertaining to a fraternity.
  3. Platonic or friendly.
  4. Of twins or embryos, produced from two different eggs and sperm, and genetically distinct.

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