Cryptic crossword clue
Making grooves in material, using blades 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Making grooves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making grooves = furrowing.
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 FURROWING mean?

FURROWING verb
  1. To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).
  2. To wrinkle.
  3. To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.
FURROWING noun
  1. A furrowed pattern.

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