Cryptic crossword clue
Lenient with drip involved in counterfeiting 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lenient" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lenient = forgiving.
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 FORGIVING mean?

FORGIVING verb
  1. To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.
  2. To accord forgiveness.
FORGIVING noun
  1. An act of forgiveness.
FORGIVING adjective
  1. Inclined to forgive.
  2. User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.

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