Cryptic crossword clue
Cheats to be believed? Part of deception inferred 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "inferred" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inferred = construed.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CONSTRUED mean?

CONSTRUED verb
  1. To interpret or explain the meaning of something.
  2. (grammar) To analyze the grammatical structure of a clause or sentence; to parse.
  3. (grammar) To admit of grammatical analysis.
  4. To translate.
  5. To infer.

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