Cryptic crossword clue
Part of mug‘s tin and enamel cracked 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Part of mug" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of mug = lineament.
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 LINEAMENT mean?

LINEAMENT noun
  1. Any distinctive shape or line, etc.
  2. A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of the face of an individual.

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