Cryptic crossword clue
Time a woman interrupts endlessly extended debate 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "debate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case debate = talkathon.
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What does TALKATHON mean?

TALKATHON noun
  1. A lengthy speech, discussion or debate.

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