Cryptic crossword clue
Desires a soft, small French salad for starter 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Desires" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case desires = appetites.
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 APPETITES mean?

APPETITES noun
  1. Desire to eat food or consume drink.
  2. Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
  3. The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

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