Cryptic crossword clue
Suggests it’s raised among prisoners 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Suggests" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suggests = intimates.
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 INTIMATES mean?

INTIMATES noun
  1. A very close friend.
  2. (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
INTIMATES verb
  1. To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
  2. To notify.

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