Cryptic crossword clue
Snakebite remedy? Worker takes one before turning up 9 to 5 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Snakebite remedy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case snakebite remedy = antivenin.
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 ANTIVENIN mean?

ANTIVENIN noun
  1. An antitoxin for treating bites from venomous animals as such as snakes and spiders.
  2. A serum containing antivenins.

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