Cryptic crossword clue
Got rid of a nasty boil and cast off 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Got rid of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got rid of = abolished.
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 ABOLISHED mean?

ABOLISHED verb
  1. To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.
  2. To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.

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