Cryptic crossword clue
Take apart dreary books in English 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Take apart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take apart = dismantle.
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 DISMANTLE mean?

DISMANTLE verb
  1. To divest, strip of dress or covering.
  2. To remove fittings or furnishings from.
  3. To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.

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