Cryptic crossword clue
Colouring matter favoured with density I sent for 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Colouring matter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case colouring matter = indigotin.
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 INDIGOTIN mean?

INDIGOTIN noun
  1. A dark blue compound that is the principal dye in indigo

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