Cryptic crossword clue
Dry ox hide spread as a base 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a base" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a base = hydroxide.
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 HYDROXIDE mean?

HYDROXIDE noun
  1. An univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group.
  2. Any substance containing such an anion.

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