The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EPITOMISE
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More clues leading to the result EPITOMISE
- Abstract poem, about to be dropped, is put in book
- Sum up chapter cut from historic volume one’s penned
- Sum up fantastic times I hope with no end of relish
- Typically show detailed epic tome in sex
- Condense mostly impressive book describing centre of Bratislava
- Perfectly exemplify poem — it is peculiarly English
- To sum up, epic tomb in sea’s foundations washed away
- Typify in motion – empties 10
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The straight part
We know that "Abstract" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abstract = epitomise.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EPITOMISE mean?
EPITOMISE verb- To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
- To be an epitome of.