Cryptic crossword clue
Fibs about figure’s special element of pride 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "element of pride" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case element of pride = lionesses.
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 LIONESSES mean?

LIONESSES noun
  1. A female lion (animal).
  2. A female lion (famous person regarded with interest and curiosity).
  3. (Oxford University slang) A female visitor to a student at Oxford, especially during commemoration week.

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