Cryptic crossword clue
Given little employment, no-hoper wanting best friend gets exploited 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Given little employment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given little employment = underused.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNDERUSED mean?

UNDERUSED verb
  1. To use (something) less than expected
UNDERUSED adjective
  1. Used less than normal or desirable.

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