Cryptic crossword clue
Sample teas varying in strength 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sample" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sample = foretaste.
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 FORETASTE mean?

FORETASTE noun
  1. A taste beforehand.
  2. A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.
FORETASTE verb
  1. To taste beforehand.
  2. To taste before possession; have previous experience of; enjoy by anticipation.
  3. To taste before another.

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