Cryptic crossword clue
Bestowed heart carved out of an evergreen chestnut 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bestowed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bestowed = conferred.
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.

What does CONFERRED mean?

CONFERRED verb
  1. To grant as a possession; to bestow.
  2. To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate.
  3. To compare.
  4. To bring together; to collect, gather.
  5. To contribute; to conduce.

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