Cryptic crossword clue
Pay to pen column describing nipples? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "describing nipples?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case describing nipples? = papillary.
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 PAPILLARY mean?

PAPILLARY adjective
  1. Having the properties or appearance of a papilla (nipple).

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