Cryptic crossword clue
Firm hug can end upset 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Firm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case firm = unchanged.
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 UNCHANGED mean?

UNCHANGED verb
  1. To revert or reverse a change
  2. To not change; be unchanging; remain constant
UNCHANGED adjective
  1. Not changed or altered; remaining in an original state.

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