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

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What does HERETICAL mean?

HERETICAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
  2. (of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

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