Cryptic crossword clue
Same silly nonsense without any purpose 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "without any purpose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without any purpose = aimlessly.
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 AIMLESSLY mean?

AIMLESSLY adverb
  1. Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.

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