Cryptic crossword clue
Set up company with new number 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Set up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set up = configure.
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 CONFIGURE mean?

CONFIGURE verb
  1. To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

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