Cryptic crossword clue
Thought to have left out light meal 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "light meal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case light meal = refection.
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 REFECTION mean?

REFECTION noun
  1. Mental or spiritual refreshment.
  2. Physical refreshment, especially with food or drink.
  3. A meal, especially a light meal.

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