The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BARBECUED
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The straight part
We know that "grilled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case grilled = barbecued.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 BARBECUED mean?
BARBECUED verb- To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke it over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.
- To grill.
- Cooked on a barbecue.