Cryptic crossword clue
Going straight again — and let out with gun! 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Going straight again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going straight again = untangled.
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 UNTANGLED mean?

UNTANGLED verb
  1. To remove tangles or knots from.
  2. (by extension) To remove confusion or mystery from.
UNTANGLED adjective
  1. Not tangled.

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