Cryptic crossword clue
Sweltering in Post Office, seize unknown document 9

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

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

PHOTOCOPY noun
  1. A copy made using a photocopier.
PHOTOCOPY verb
  1. To make a copy using a photocopier.

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