The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ASSERTIVE
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More clues leading to the result ASSERTIVE
- Introduction of Australian TV series, new, displaying confidence
- Overbearing musical backing engulfing ship
- Firm: it’s averse to change
- Bold musical covering Hair returns without second tenor
- Bullish as it veers wildly
- Confident owner finally entering valuable property I have restricted
- A TV series, controversially bold
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Overbearing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overbearing = assertive.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 ASSERTIVE mean?
ASSERTIVE adjective- Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.