Cryptic crossword clue
Roof of library in complex done up, is as good as new 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "as good as new" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as good as new = unspoiled.
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 UNSPOILED mean?

UNSPOILED adjective
  1. Not spoiled or touched; pure.

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