Cryptic crossword clue
Carving top of dry bread, one getting spread out 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "spread out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spread out = broadened.
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 BROADENED mean?

BROADENED verb
  1. To make broad or broader.
  2. To become broad or broader.

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