Cryptic crossword clue
Happen to bring up Italy going top 9

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

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What does TRANSPIRE mean?

TRANSPIRE verb
  1. To give off (vapour, waste matter etc.); to exhale (an odour etc.).
  2. To perspire.
  3. Of plants, to give off water and waste products through the stomata.
  4. To become known; to escape from secrecy.
  5. To happen, take place.

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