Cryptic crossword clue
Probation: message about it breaking through 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Probation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case probation = novitiate.
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What does NOVITIATE mean?

NOVITIATE noun
  1. The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training
  2. The place where a novice lives and studies
  3. A novice

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