Cryptic crossword clue
Programmes to include tune arranged for string players 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "string players" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case string players = lutenists.
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LUTENISTS mean?

LUTENISTS noun
  1. One who plays the lute, a lutist.

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