Cryptic crossword clue
Force prisoners to study 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Force" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case force = constrain.
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What does CONSTRAIN mean?

CONSTRAIN verb
  1. To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
  2. To keep within close bounds; to confine.
  3. To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

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