Cryptic crossword clue
Burn, incinerate, at first, links to foundations 9

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

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

CHARITIES noun
  1. An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
  2. The goods or money given to those in need.
  3. Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
  4. In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
  5. Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

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