Cryptic crossword clue
A lot of stuff, I sense, can be sticky 9

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

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More clues leading to the result GLUTINOUS

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The straight part
We know that "sticky" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sticky = glutinous.
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 GLUTINOUS mean?

GLUTINOUS adjective
  1. Glue-like, sticky, viscid.
  2. Of the nature of gluten.
  3. Containing gluten.

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