Cryptic crossword clue
Unstable brutes did become emotionally troubled 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "emotionally troubled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case emotionally troubled = disturbed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISTURBED mean?

DISTURBED verb
  1. To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
  2. To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
  3. To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
DISTURBED adjective
  1. Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.
  2. Extremely alarmed; shocked.

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