Cryptic crossword clue
Female composer failing to start composed with help 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "composed with help" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case composed with help = cowritten.
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 COWRITTEN mean?

COWRITTEN verb
  1. To write in collaboration with another person

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