The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DENATURED
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The straight part
We know that "Made inedible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made inedible = denatured.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DENATURED mean?
DENATURED verb- To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person).
- To add something to (alcohol) that makes it unsuitable for consumption but leaves it suitable for other purposes.
- To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc.
- To combine fissionable material with nonfissionable material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.
- Having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.
- Of alcohol made undrinkable, by adding a toxin or unpalatable substance, but still useful as a fuel or solvent. Traditionally by the addition of methanol (wood alcohol) to ethanol (grain alcohol).