Cryptic crossword clue
Hide from Jacob? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hide from Jacob" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hide from jacob = sheepskin.
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 SHEEPSKIN mean?

SHEEPSKIN noun
  1. The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
  2. A diploma.
  3. The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.

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