Cryptic crossword clue
Set etched with ink irregularly 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Set" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set = thickened.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does THICKENED mean?

THICKENED verb
  1. To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
  2. To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
  3. To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
  4. To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
  5. To strengthen; to confirm.
  6. To make more frequent.

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