The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word IMPORTANT
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More clues leading to the result IMPORTANT
- Crucial to bring in worker
- I am dock worker material
- Crucial I'm left with worker?
- Weighty foreign product containing bronze
- Big guy gripping ruby maybe cracks it
- Bring in, from abroad, worker? It’s vital
- Eminent MP men flog during sex
- I am left by social worker to provide material
- Fellow stashing wine on board – it’s of great concern
- Bring in worker from abroad? It’s vital
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The straight part
We know that "material" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case material = important.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IMPORTANT mean?
IMPORTANT adjective- Having relevant and crucial value.
- Pompous; self-important.