Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor sees limb overcoming hard defects 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "defects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case defects = blemishes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLEMISHES mean?

BLEMISHES noun
  1. A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
  2. A moral defect; a character flaw.
BLEMISHES verb
  1. To spoil the appearance of.
  2. To tarnish (reputation, character, etc.); to defame.

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