Cryptic crossword clue
Original sin recorded at the beginning of history 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "at the beginning of history" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case at the beginning of history = primaeval.
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 PRIMAEVAL mean?

PRIMAEVAL adjective
  1. Belonging to the first ages
  2. Primary; original
  3. Primitive

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