Cryptic crossword clue
One with anger up in north mistaken for successor 9

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

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

INHERITOR noun
  1. Someone who inherits something; an heir.
  2. A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance.

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