Cryptic crossword clue
Relieved, went off to secure opening of unique cricket club 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Relieved" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relieved = succoured.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SUCCOURED mean?

SUCCOURED verb
  1. To give aid, assistance, or help.
  2. To provide aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers; in particular, for helping a place under siege.
  3. (obsolete except dialectal) To protect, to shelter; to provide a refuge.

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