The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HAND-HELD
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The straight part
We know that "PDA" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pda = hand-held.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HAND-HELD mean?
HAND-HELD noun- A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.
- Held in one or both hands.
- Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.