Cryptic crossword clue
One very quietly grabbed by relative departs, released 9

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

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

UNCLIPPED adjective
  1. Not clipped.
  2. Uncircumcised
UNCLIPPED verb
  1. To release something by removing a clip.

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