Cryptic crossword clue
Drug needing trial – vain? One hopes not

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

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The straight part
We know that "Drug" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drug = antiviral.
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 ANTIVIRAL mean?

ANTIVIRAL noun
  1. An antiviral medication.
ANTIVIRAL adjective
  1. (pharmaceutical effect) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.
  2. Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus.

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