Cryptic crossword clue
Long Island team quickly accepts lead for Archibald Leach 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Leach" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leach = lixiviate.
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 LIXIVIATE mean?

LIXIVIATE noun
  1. Leachate
LIXIVIATE verb
  1. To separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble components through percolation; to leach.
LIXIVIATE adjective
  1. Of or relating to lye or lixivium; of the quality of alkaline salts.
  2. Impregnated with salts from wood ashes.

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