Cryptic crossword clue
Were debts spread out? Yes! 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "spread out? Yes!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spread out? yes! = bestrewed.
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 BESTREWED mean?

BESTREWED verb
  1. To strew or scatter about; throw or drop here and there.
  2. To strew anything upon; strew over or about; cover or partially cover with things strewn; cover with straw or strewing.

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