Cryptic crossword clue
Softening of the sausage cut before cooking to absorb a strong liquor 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Softening" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case softening = assuaging.
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 ASSUAGING mean?

ASSUAGING verb
  1. To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
  2. To pacify or soothe (someone).
  3. To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.
ASSUAGING noun
  1. The act of one who assuages.

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