Cryptic crossword clue
Embellish crypt with this series of art works 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "series of art works" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case series of art works = triptychs.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TRIPTYCHS mean?

TRIPTYCHS noun
  1. A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.
  2. A set of three se-tenant postage stamps that form a composite picture.

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