Cryptic crossword clue
Son and one of the friends over in France, very protected, they are a source of tension 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "they are a source of tension" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they are a source of tension = stressors.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STRESSORS mean?

STRESSORS noun
  1. An environmental condition or influence that stresses (i.e. causes stress for) an organism.

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