Cryptic crossword clue
English taking steps to limit recurrence of hoax? That’s worthwhile 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "worthwhile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worthwhile = estimable.
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What does ESTIMABLE mean?

ESTIMABLE adjective
  1. Worthy of esteem; admirable.
  2. Valuable.
  3. Capable of being estimated; estimatable.

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