Cryptic crossword clue
Dish encountered in hospital department, on Sundays principally 9

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

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We know that "Dish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dish = entremets.
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What does ENTREMETS mean?

ENTREMETS noun
  1. A side dish (often of vegetables), or a small dish of savories served between courses.
  2. A dessert.

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