Cryptic crossword clue
Scruffy sitcom character wants new hospital department part 9

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

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Buddy explains!

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What does COMPONENT mean?

COMPONENT noun
  1. A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
COMPONENT adjective
  1. Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
  2. Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.

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