Cryptic crossword clue
Many a time beset by evil — good to be mollifying 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "mollifying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mollifying = softening.
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 SOFTENING mean?

SOFTENING verb
  1. To make something soft or softer.
  2. To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
  3. To make less harsh
  4. To become soft or softer
SOFTENING noun
  1. The process of making something soft.
  2. The process of becoming soft.

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