Cryptic crossword clue
Incomparably refined Scandinavian, say, set it in motion 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Incomparably refined" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case incomparably refined = daintiest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DAINTIEST mean?

DAINTIEST adjective
  1. Excellent; valuable, fine.
  2. Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
  3. Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.

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