Cryptic crossword clue
Repeated absenteeism gets curates in trouble 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Repeated absenteeism/Repeated absenteeism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case repeated absenteeism/repeated absenteeism = truancies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TRUANCIES mean?

TRUANCIES noun
  1. The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

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