Cryptic crossword clue
Slur envoy put out in a state of apprehension 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "in a state of apprehension" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a state of apprehension = nervously.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NERVOUSLY mean?

NERVOUSLY adverb
  1. In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness.

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