The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BEAUTIFUL
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result BEAUTIFUL
- Pretty bad failure, but right to be brushed aside
- Fine and dandy before return match you lost
- Really pretty futile, but not quite a disaster
- Gorgeous boyfriend, yet ultimately one’s not quite satisfied
- Attractive blue Fiat crashed outside university
- Fit blue plastic around gold — lovely
- Nice boyfriend is able to return by the middle of July
- Union leader in running blue Fiat — lovely!
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The straight part
We know that "Pretty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pretty = beautiful.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 BEAUTIFUL mean?
BEAUTIFUL noun- Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.
- Attractive and possessing beauty.
- (of the weather) Pleasant; clear.
- Well executed.