Cryptic crossword clue
Think after short break provides one with the answer 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "one with the answer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one with the answer = responder.
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 RESPONDER mean?

RESPONDER noun
  1. One who responds.
  2. A person who responds to an emergency situation or other summons.

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