Cryptic crossword clue
Cunning, a desirable quality in pictures but not music 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cunning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cunning = sharpness.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHARPNESS mean?

SHARPNESS noun
  1. The cutting ability of an edge; keenness
  2. The fineness of the point a pointed object
  3. The product or result of being sharp.
  4. (of food etc) pungency or acidity
  5. (of an image) distinctness, focus
  6. (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity
  7. Edge or blade

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