Cryptic crossword clue
Placated girl with hood, one left out of ground 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Placated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case placated = mollified.
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 MOLLIFIED mean?

MOLLIFIED verb
  1. To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.
  2. To appease (anger), pacify, gain the good will of.
  3. To soften; to make tender

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