Cryptic crossword clue
Uprightness in reflecting yet retaining toughness of character 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Uprightness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case uprightness = integrity.
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 INTEGRITY mean?

INTEGRITY noun
  1. Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
  2. The state of being wholesome; unimpaired
  3. The quality or condition of being complete; pure
  4. With regards to data encryption, ensuring that information is not altered by unauthorized persons in a way that is not detectable by authorized users.
  5. The ability of a system to provide timely warnings to users when they should not be used for navigation.

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