Cryptic crossword clue
Amorous desire involving moist rice? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Amorous desire" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case amorous desire = eroticism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EROTICISM mean?

EROTICISM noun
  1. The state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused
  2. Sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent

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