Cryptic crossword clue
Bacon and the like to try in stews, then soups to start with 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bacon and the like" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bacon and the like = essayists.
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 ESSAYISTS mean?

ESSAYISTS noun
  1. One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.

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