Cryptic crossword clue
Short report of novel, science fiction hit 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Short report" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short report = newsflash.
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What does NEWSFLASH mean?

NEWSFLASH noun
  1. A brief media report of something that has recently taken place.
NEWSFLASH interjection
  1. Introduces an obvious fact of which the person addressed is ostensibly not aware.

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