Cryptic crossword clue
Son, given heavy responsibility, slept 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "slept" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slept = slumbered.
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 SLUMBERED mean?

SLUMBERED verb
  1. To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.
  2. To be inactive or negligent.
  3. To lay to sleep.
  4. To stun; to stupefy.

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