Cryptic crossword clue
One French eleven embarrassed about power still running? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "still running" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case still running = unexpired.
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 UNEXPIRED mean?

UNEXPIRED adjective
  1. Not having expired.
  2. Of food: not having reached its expiry date.
  3. Of an agreement, coupon, or law, still in force.

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