Cryptic crossword clue
Issue of spouse of Liberal visiting rebuked: should have rung earlier 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Issue of spouse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case issue of spouse = stepchild.
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 STEPCHILD mean?

STEPCHILD noun
  1. The child of one's spouse but not one's own.
  2. A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.

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