Cryptic crossword clue
Lending is increasing 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lending/increasing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lending/increasing = advancing.
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 ADVANCING mean?

ADVANCING verb
  1. To promote or advantage.
  2. To move forward in space or time.
  3. To raise, be raised.
ADVANCING noun
  1. The act of proceeding forward; an advance.

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