Cryptic crossword clue
Very zealous supporter in charge in a short discussion 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very zealous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very zealous = fanatical.
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What does FANATICAL mean?

FANATICAL adjective
  1. Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.

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