Cryptic crossword clue
In prime locations, ninth American took charge and inspired 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INHALED

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

INHALED verb
  1. To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
  2. To draw air or any form of gas (either in a pure form, or mixed with small particles in form of aerosols/smoke -sometimes stemming from a medicament) into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
  3. To eat very quickly.

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