The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ADMIRABLY
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More clues leading to the result ADMIRABLY
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The straight part
We know that "like this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like this = admirably.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ADMIRABLY mean?
ADMIRABLY adverb- In a way worthy of admiration.
- To an admirable degree.