Cryptic crossword clue
These lads may turn out to be immortal 9

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

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

DEATHLESS adjective
  1. Undying or immortal
  2. Of a work of art or literature: conspicuously excellent, of the highest order, guaranteed not to be lost or forgotten

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