The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word COMPRISED
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The straight part
We know that "included" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case included = comprised.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COMPRISED mean?
COMPRISED verb- To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
- To contain or embrace.
- (sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose, to constitute. See usage note below.
- To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential, to define an invention. ("Open-ended", doesn't limit to the items listed; cf. compose, which is "closed" and limits to the items listed.)