Cryptic crossword clue
One taking charge of CIA, crudely infiltrating abductor 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "One taking charge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one taking charge = capacitor.
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What does CAPACITOR mean?

CAPACITOR noun
  1. An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

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