Cryptic crossword clue
Ligature getting caught damaged part of sight 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "part of sight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of sight = graticule.
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 GRATICULE mean?

GRATICULE noun
  1. A grid of horizontal and vertical lines.
  2. (specifically) A reticle.
  3. (specifically) The network of lines of latitude and longitude that make up a coordinate system such as the one used for the Earth.
  4. A nearly square or nearly rectangular region created by a graticule.

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