Cryptic crossword clue
Immature bachelor left work, ran away with girl instead 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Immature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case immature = unfledged.
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 UNFLEDGED mean?

UNFLEDGED adjective
  1. Not having feathers; (of a bird) not yet having developed its wings and feathers and become able to fly.
  2. Not yet fully grown or developed; not yet mature.
  3. Inexperienced, like a tyro or novice.

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