Cryptic crossword clue
Promised to deal with nasty Kent odour 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Promised to deal with" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case promised to deal with = undertook.
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 UNDERTOOK mean?

UNDERTOOK verb
  1. To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
  2. To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).
  3. To overtake on the wrong side.
  4. To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.
  5. To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.
  6. To assume, as a character; to take on.
  7. To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.
  8. To have knowledge of; to hear.
  9. To have or take charge of.

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