Cryptic crossword clue
Number one confronts worker directly 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "directly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case directly = firsthand.
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 FIRSTHAND mean?

FIRSTHAND adjective
  1. Direct, without intermediate stages.
  2. Not previously owned or used; contrasted with secondhand.

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