Cryptic crossword clue
Number to facilitate and inspire truce 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word CEASE FIRE

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The straight part
We know that "truce" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case truce = cease fire.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CEASE FIRE mean?

CEASE FIRE noun
  1. In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

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