The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word BLIND DATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result BLIND DATE
- Bravo Ted and Linda, engaged after such a meeting?
- After short moment of hesitation two daughters had opportunity for romance
- TV programme could get cavorting lad in debt
- Perhaps Venetian fruit is found in social engagement
- possible romantic encounter
- Little love being returned in bed, daughter’s instead accepted alternative liaison
- An encounter with the unseen?
- Risky setup… Can’t see it bearing fruit?
- Black broadcast from irrational boyfriend
- Social engagement not just for those lacking vision
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The straight part
We know that "An encounter with the unseen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case an encounter with the unseen = blind date.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.