Cryptic crossword clue
Fan of Jane’s, we may surmise, offers a solid solution 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "solid solution" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case solid solution = austenite.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AUSTENITE mean?

AUSTENITE noun
  1. A solid solution or carbon or ferric carbide in iron that exists in steel at high temperatures.

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