Cryptic crossword clue
Mistakenly omit such a large elegant growth 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "large elegant growth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case large elegant growth = mustachio.
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 MUSTACHIO mean?

MUSTACHIO noun
  1. A mustache, especially a large or lush one.
MUSTACHIO verb
  1. To adorn with a mustachio, or something that resembles a mustachio.

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