Cryptic crossword clue
Poor clue the setter’ll need time to clear up 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "to clear up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to clear up = elucidate.
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 ELUCIDATE mean?

ELUCIDATE verb
  1. To make clear; to clarify; to shed light upon.

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