Cryptic crossword clue
A word to the wise exemplifies such usage of a retuned mandolin 9

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

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What does ADNOMINAL mean?

ADNOMINAL adjective
  1. (grammar) Of or pertaining to an adnoun.
ADNOMINAL noun
  1. (grammar) A word or phrase qualifying a noun, such as an adjective or a relative clause.
ADNOMINAL adjective
  1. (grammar) Involving or relating to words that modify a noun.

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