Cryptic crossword clue
Subdued individual catches part of speech given to troops 9

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

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What does OVERBORNE mean?

OVERBORNE verb
  1. To carry over.
  2. To push through by physical weight or strength; to overwhelm, overcome.
  3. To prevail over; to dominate, overpower; to oppress.
  4. To produce an overabundance of fruit.

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