Cryptic crossword clue
Nan led astray by dreadful pun not intended

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

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The straight part
We know that "not intended" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not intended = unplanned.
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 UNPLANNED mean?

UNPLANNED adjective
  1. Unintentional; not intended
  2. Spontaneous and not thought through in advance
  3. Not having any structure or organization

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