Cryptic crossword clue
Raising up one foot in 17A, relieving pressure 9

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

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What does UPLIFTING mean?

UPLIFTING noun
  1. The act of something being lifted upward.
UPLIFTING adjective
  1. Improving the mood; causing cheerfulness.

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