Cryptic crossword clue
Man with future as groom, possibly 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
B
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F
R
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D

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What does BOYFRIEND mean?

BOYFRIEND noun
  1. A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
  2. A male friend.

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