Cryptic crossword clue
Friend is given help, not one to be fenced in 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "fenced in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fenced in = palisaded.
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 PALISADED mean?

PALISADED verb
  1. (usually in the passive) To equip with a palisade.

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