Cryptic crossword clue
Like what can be cured, cooked in ale batter? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like what can be cured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like what can be cured = treatable.
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 TREATABLE mean?

TREATABLE adjective
  1. Able to be treated; not incurable.
  2. Not intractable; moderate.

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