Cryptic crossword clue
Misconstrued sci-fi idea sours 9

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

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

ACIDIFIES verb
  1. To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.
  2. To neutralize alkalis, as to acidify sugar
  3. To sour, to embitter.

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