Cryptic crossword clue
Launches advances holding soldiers caught 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Launches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case launches = commences.
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 COMMENCES mean?

COMMENCES verb
  1. To begin, start.
  2. To begin to be, or to act as.
  3. To take a degree at a university.

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