The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ENCOMPASS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ENCOMPASS
- Take in strange oxygen-depleted moonscapes
- Cover of only half useful navigational aid?
- Surround with trained men to guard company on way through mountains
- Include case for European navigation device
- Corrupt cop names head of smuggling ring
- Admit old member into enclosure with ticket
- Include name in order to come and go
- Opponents limit embrace
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The straight part
We know that "Surround" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case surround = encompass.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 ENCOMPASS mean?
ENCOMPASS verb- To form a circle around; to encircle.
- To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
- To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
- To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.