Cryptic crossword clue
Turn, as let off as a consequence 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "as a consequence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as a consequence = resultant.
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 RESULTANT mean?

RESULTANT noun
  1. Anything that results from something else; an outcome
  2. A vector that is the vector sum of multiple vectors
RESULTANT adjective
  1. Following as a result or consequence of something

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