The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GRENADINE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result GRENADINE
- I need gran to stir the syrup
- Pineapple rings in syrup
- Cordial, endearing jockey
- Cordial era ending, sadly
- Syrup of pineapple to store at home
- Mixer sadly angered having to keep at home
- It’s pinned to hold in fabric
- At home, tucked into pineapple drink
- Red liquid and green ink initially confused
- Syrup of pineapple that’s stored at home
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The straight part
We know that "Cordial" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cordial = grenadine.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 GRENADINE mean?
GRENADINE noun- A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.
- A dilute drink made from this syrup.
- A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing and men's woven luxury ties.
- (formerly a trade name) A dyestuff consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.