The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word POTPOURRI
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result POTPOURRI
- Scented mixture is up to prior to arrange
- Rip up root for processing as a source of scent
- Container to serve tea; I'll be after beginning to read leaves
- Scented mixture first brought back for French king and emperor
- The Guardian’s probing rip-off after cannabis mix
- Beaten up prior to producing medley
- Spray, tip or pour mixture
- Recalled best serve, right one for various things
- Award for French state is an aromatic assortment
- Jardiniere, bucket and fruit regularly mix
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The straight part
We know that "assortment/assortment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case assortment/assortment = potpourri.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does POTPOURRI mean?
POTPOURRI noun- A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
- An anthology of miscellaneous prose.
- A medley of songs or music.
- A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.
- A ragout or stew of meat and vegetables.