Cryptic crossword clue
Error probed by philosopher, a blessing perhaps 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "blessing perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blessing perhaps = bismillah.
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 BISMILLAH mean?

BISMILLAH interjection
  1. Used in belief of blessing the speaker's imminent action, especially prior to eating and drinking; sometimes used as an apotropaic. In the name of Allah!
  2. Ellipsis of Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahim

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