Cryptic crossword clue
Cunningly hide a Saint getting out of strip 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cunningly hide" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cunningly hide = dissemble.
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 DISSEMBLE mean?

DISSEMBLE verb
  1. To disguise or conceal something.
  2. To feign.
  3. To deliberately ignore something; to pretend not to notice.
  4. To falsely hide one's opinions or feelings.

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