Cryptic crossword clue
Slim one dancing in gathering is most ethereal 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "most ethereal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most ethereal = flimsiest.
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 FLIMSIEST mean?

FLIMSIEST adjective
  1. Likely to bend or break under pressure.
  2. Weak; ill-founded.

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