Cryptic crossword clue
In a manner of speaking, ceilings in effect plastered – that’s rendering 9

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

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What does DEPICTION mean?

DEPICTION noun
  1. A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual
  2. A drawing or painting
  3. A representation

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