Cryptic crossword clue
Cheap cheese initially appetising: puts more out 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cheap cheese" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheap cheese = mousetrap.
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 MOUSETRAP mean?

MOUSETRAP noun
  1. A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.
  2. A website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.
  3. Ordinary, everyday cheese.
  4. A slice of bread or toast topped with cheese and then grilled or microwaved.
  5. An antisubmarine rocket used mainly during World War II by the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
MOUSETRAP verb
  1. To trap; to trick or fool (someone) into a bad situation.
  2. To prevent (the user) from leaving a website by opening another copy when it is closed.

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