Cryptic crossword clue
Failed to welcome second group and split up 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DISBANDED mean?

DISBANDED verb
  1. To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.
  2. To loose the bands of; to set free.
  3. To divorce.

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