Cryptic crossword clue
Spooner’s rascal ran off, getting damper in Australia? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "damper in Australia" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case damper in australia = flatbread.
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 FLATBREAD mean?

FLATBREAD noun
  1. Crispbread
  2. Any of various kinds of unleavened bread

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