Cryptic crossword clue
Manger apt to be shown transformed by star 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "star" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case star = pentagram.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PENTAGRAM mean?

PENTAGRAM noun
  1. The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.

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