Cryptic crossword clue
Roll up to study very old instrument 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Roll up /Roll up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case roll up /roll up = convolute.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CONVOLUTE mean?

CONVOLUTE verb
  1. To make unnecessarily complex.
  2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
CONVOLUTE adjective
  1. Convoluted.
  2. (of a leaf) Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate.)

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