Cryptic crossword clue
Took time off and gardened outside, working daily 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Took time off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case took time off = holidayed.
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 HOLIDAYED mean?

HOLIDAYED verb
  1. To take a period of time away from work or study.
  2. To spend a period of time for travel.

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