The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BRIDAL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result BRIDAL
- Wedding's headgear in report
- Free to enter party that’s got up for those recently joined
- Newly-wed's free to take part in brief dance
- Through speech, control wedding
- Control report of wedding
- 9 fit for service? Check sound
- Braindead oddly screened in British Library – this relates to 6
- Reportedly take offence at description of female in union
- Check speech for wedding
- Train that may be held up by attendant
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The straight part
We know that "9 fit for service" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 9 fit for service = bridal.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 BRIDAL mean?
BRIDAL noun- A wedding feast or festival; a wedding.
- Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.