Cryptic crossword clue
Can well recall engineers being doubtful at cut

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

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The straight part
We know that "Can well recall" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case can well recall = retentive.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RETENTIVE mean?

RETENTIVE noun
  1. That which retains or confines; a restraint.
RETENTIVE adjective
  1. Having power to retain
  2. (slang, apocope) anal-retentive

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