Cryptic crossword clue
Bonfire temperature’s hot beside unusual chrysanth 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "chrysanth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chrysanth = pyrethrum.
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 PYRETHRUM mean?

PYRETHRUM noun
  1. Any of several daisy-like perennial African plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum cinerariifolium.
  2. Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory of Spain)
  3. Any of several insecticides obtained from these plants; pyrethrin.

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