Cryptic crossword clue
Held up spades’ king, unknown court card and first of eight diamonds 9

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

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What does SKYJACKED mean?

SKYJACKED verb
  1. To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers.

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