Cryptic crossword clue
Go off after desk gets broken and run away 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "run away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case run away = skedaddle.
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 SKEDADDLE mean?

SKEDADDLE noun
  1. The act of running away; a scurrying off.
SKEDADDLE verb
  1. To move or run away quickly.
  2. To spill; to scatter.

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