Cryptic crossword clue
Dish made of soft gold presented to member of belfry team 9

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

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The straight part
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 = porringer.
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 PORRINGER mean?

PORRINGER noun
  1. A small cup or bowl, usually with a handle, commonly used for porridge.
  2. A headdress shaped like such a dish.

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