Cryptic crossword clue
Capable of producing a film about bears? Don’t!

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

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The straight part
We know that "Capable of producing a film" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case capable of producing a film = adsorbent.
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 ADSORBENT mean?

ADSORBENT noun
  1. The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.
ADSORBENT adjective
  1. Tending to adsorb.

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