Cryptic crossword clue
Cried, describing Moby Dick? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cried/describing Moby Dick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cried/describing moby dick = blubbered.
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 BLUBBERED mean?

BLUBBERED verb
  1. To make noises or broken words while crying.
  2. To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears.
BLUBBERED adjective
  1. Of the face: swollen from weeping.

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