Cryptic crossword clue
Lads set off to bring in gold struck 9

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

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More clues leading to the result ASSAULTED

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

ASSAULTED verb
  1. To attack, physically or figuratively.
  2. To threaten or harass.

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