Cryptic crossword clue
Bit of poetry is translated with hi-tech program, ultimately 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bit of poetry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bit of poetry = hemistich.
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 HEMISTICH mean?

HEMISTICH noun
  1. An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect
  2. An unfinished line of verse

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