Cryptic crossword clue
We with a self-confidence gaining new convert for hostile use 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "convert for hostile use" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case convert for hostile use = weaponise.
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 WEAPONISE mean?

WEAPONISE verb
  1. To make into a weapon.
  2. To make more effective as a weapon.

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