Cryptic crossword clue
He’d put in cryptic clues and grid, finally programmed 9

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

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

SCHEDULED verb
  1. To create a time-schedule.
  2. To plan an activity at a specific date or time in the future.
  3. To admit (a person) to hospital as an involuntary patient under the Mental Health Act.
SCHEDULED adjective
  1. Planned; according to schedule.
SCHEDULED noun
  1. One who has been scheduled.

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