Cryptic crossword clue
Look into morass over debts associated with crime 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "associated with crime" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case associated with crime = felonious.
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 FELONIOUS mean?

FELONIOUS adjective
  1. Of, relating to, being, or having the quality of felony
  2. Done with intent to commit a crime.

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