Cryptic crossword clue
To instil mortal fear, stun suspect to begin with 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "To instil" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to instil = transfuse.
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 TRANSFUSE mean?

TRANSFUSE verb
  1. To administer a transfusion of.
  2. To pour liquid from one vessel into another.
  3. To diffuse or permeate through something.

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