Cryptic crossword clue
Torn carpet sent back by business associate 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "associate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case associate = copartner.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COPARTNER mean?

COPARTNER noun
  1. A joint partner (in a business).
COPARTNER verb
  1. To form a joint partnership with somebody.

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