The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FROLICKED
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More clues leading to the result FROLICKED
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The straight part
We know that "Played" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case played = frolicked.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 FROLICKED mean?
FROLICKED verb- To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly.
- To cause to be merry.