Cryptic crossword clue
For instance, Hackney South and Harrow form a curve 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a curve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a curve = horseshoe.
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.
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What does HORSESHOE mean?

HORSESHOE noun
  1. The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.
  2. A U-shaped piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes.
  3. The U shape of a horseshoe.
  4. A well-developed set of triceps brachii muscles.
  5. The symbol ⊃.
  6. (Midwest US) An open-faced sandwich originating from Springfield, Illinois State, consisting of thick-sliced toasted bread, often Texas toast, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a cheese sauce.
HORSESHOE verb
  1. To apply horseshoes to (a horse).

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