Cryptic crossword clue
Like some worms in gent's meal unfortunately 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like some worms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some worms = segmental.
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 SEGMENTAL mean?

SEGMENTAL adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or constructed from segments

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