The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ESTABLISH
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More clues leading to the result ESTABLISH
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The straight part
We know that "Found" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case found = establish.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 ESTABLISH mean?
ESTABLISH verb- To make stable or firm; to confirm.
- To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.
- To appoint or adopt, as officers, laws, regulations, guidelines, etc.; to enact; to ordain.
- To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate.