Cryptic crossword clue
Hypotenuse is close 9

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

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

ALONGSIDE adverb
  1. Along the side; by the side; side by side with.
ALONGSIDE preposition
  1. Together with or at the same time.

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