Cryptic crossword clue
Measure ring behind second of stirrups 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "of stirrups" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of stirrups = stapedial.
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 STAPEDIAL mean?

STAPEDIAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the stapes

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