The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word THEREFORE
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More clues leading to the result THEREFORE
- Steer regularly seen around short cattle breed for this reason
- So English city mostly is covered by those on vacation
- Doctor to free her thus
- So the soldiers must go over front
- As a result of whistle-blower, the mineral deposit’s protected
- 15 So three, may be four say?
- Thus deleting conclusion of article before getting a word of warning
- As a result Whistler has nothing to enter at that point
- So free her to form a new group
- So supportive, when finished with drug
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The straight part
We know that "As a result" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as a result = therefore.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 THEREFORE mean?
THEREFORE adverb- For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
- Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.