Cryptic crossword clue
Ignorant hunk now in gaol has this? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ignorant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ignorant = unknowing.
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 UNKNOWING mean?

UNKNOWING noun
  1. Absence of knowledge; ignorance of something.
UNKNOWING adjective
  1. Without knowing; ignorant.
  2. Unknown, unbeknownst (to someone).

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