Cryptic crossword clue
Kicks given no censure surprisingly 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Kicks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kicks = renounces.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RENOUNCES mean?

RENOUNCES noun
  1. An act of renouncing.

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