Cryptic crossword clue
Take from person? Some did by being wicked 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Take from person" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take from person = disembody.
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 DISEMBODY mean?

DISEMBODY verb
  1. To cause someone's soul, spirit, consciousness, voice, etc, to become separated from the physical body.
  2. To separate (a part of the body) from the body.
  3. To discharge from military service or array.

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