Cryptic crossword clue
Remove the middle of pasty once cooked 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Remove the middle of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remove the middle of = syncopate.
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 SYNCOPATE mean?

SYNCOPATE verb
  1. To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope
  2. To stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation

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