Cryptic crossword clue
Forster’s End keeping the author away from work? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "away from work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case away from work = homewards.
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 HOMEWARDS mean?

HOMEWARDS adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to leading toward home.
HOMEWARDS adverb
  1. Towards home

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