Cryptic crossword clue
Rake beach ground with due energy 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rake = debauchee.
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 DEBAUCHEE mean?

DEBAUCHEE noun
  1. Somebody who is debauched; somebody who is dissolute and acts without moral restraint.
  2. A person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

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