Cryptic crossword clue
Lower seams burst as tight on both sides of tanga 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lower seams" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lower seams = substrata.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUBSTRATA mean?

SUBSTRATA noun
  1. A layer that lies underneath another.
  2. The underlying cause or basis of something.
  3. A substrate.

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