Cryptic crossword clue
Musical group disheartened about having cathartic effect 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "having cathartic effect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having cathartic effect = purgative.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PURGATIVE mean?

PURGATIVE noun
  1. Something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative
PURGATIVE adjective
  1. (capable of) purging

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