Cryptic crossword clue
Scared witless, I’d gone — made me think 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "made me think" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made me think = intimated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INTIMATED mean?

INTIMATED verb
  1. To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
  2. To notify.

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