The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INFLECTED
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The straight part
We know that "different in the end" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case different in the end = inflected.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 INFLECTED mean?
INFLECTED verb- To cause to curve inwards.
- To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing.
- (grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
- (grammar, of a word) To be varied in the form to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
- To influence in style.
- Deviating from a straight line.
- (grammar) Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word).
- Having inflected word forms; fusional.
- Bent or curved inward or downward