Cryptic crossword clue
Father returns with amount to share out

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

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The straight part
We know that "share out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case share out = apportion.
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 APPORTION mean?

APPORTION verb
  1. To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
  2. Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

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