Cryptic crossword clue
Milton’s melancholic work: I look at that writer’s love for captivation 2,9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 9 letter word IL PENSEROSO

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The straight part
We know that "Milton’s melancholic work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case milton’s melancholic work = il penseroso.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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