Cryptic crossword clue
Religious rites kindled desires consuming interest 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Religious rites" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case religious rites = liturgies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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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 LITURGIES mean?

LITURGIES noun
  1. A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.
  2. An official worship service of the Christian church.
  3. In Ancient Greece, a form of personal service to the state.

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