Cryptic crossword clue
First out of bed tormented me with strop 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "First" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case first = uppermost.
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 UPPERMOST mean?

UPPERMOST adjective
  1. At a higher level, rank or position.
  2. Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.
  3. (of strata or geological time periods) younger, more recent
  4. Of or pertaining to a secondary school.
UPPERMOST adverb
  1. In the highest position.

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