Cryptic crossword clue
Extremely cruel bounders leaving punk in destitution 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Extremely cruel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extremely cruel = unkindest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNKINDEST mean?

UNKINDEST adjective
  1. Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful.
  2. Not kind; contrary to nature or type; unnatural.
  3. Having no race or kindred; childless.

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