Cryptic crossword clue
Came together to design cocktail dresses not split skirts 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Came together" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case came together = coalesced.
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Crossword Answer definitions

COALESCED verb
  1. (of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.
  2. (of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.
  3. To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify.

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