Cryptic crossword clue
Overwhelmed, prisoner asked one to leave 9

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

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What does CONQUERED mean?

CONQUERED verb
  1. To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
  2. To acquire by force of arms, win in war.
  3. To overcome an abstract obstacle.
  4. To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

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