Cryptic crossword clue
System for developing the quince

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

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What does TECHNIQUE mean?

TECHNIQUE noun
  1. The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.
  2. Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill.
  3. A method of achieving something or carrying something out, especially one requiring some skill or knowledge.

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