Cryptic crossword clue
River running through this stratum is increasingly dry 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "increasingly dry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case increasingly dry = thirstier.
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 THIRSTIER mean?

THIRSTIER adjective
  1. Needing to drink.
  2. Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink (informal).
  3. Craving something.
  4. Desiring sex.

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