Cryptic crossword clue
Things that bring about change in awfully salty acts 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Things that bring about change" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case things that bring about change = catalysts.
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 CATALYSTS mean?

CATALYSTS noun
  1. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
  2. Someone or something that encourages progress or change.
  3. An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
  4. A catalytic converter.

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