Cryptic crossword clue
Firm muscles, essentially sexy 9

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

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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 = sclerotic.
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 SCLEROTIC mean?

SCLEROTIC noun
  1. The sclerotic coat of the eye, cornea.
SCLEROTIC adjective
  1. Of or relating to the sclera.
  2. Having or relating to sclerosis.
  3. Of or relating to sclerotium.
  4. Hard and insular.

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