Cryptic crossword clue
Lengthy word? Interminable, perhaps? 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LONG-TERM

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The straight part
We know that "Interminable, perhaps?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case interminable, perhaps? = long-term.
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 LONG-TERM mean?

LONG-TERM adjective
  1. Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.
  2. Extending over a relatively long time period.

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