Cryptic crossword clue
Tidying without using water by cleaning without using lac compound? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tidying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tidying = neatening.
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 NEATENING mean?

NEATENING verb
  1. To make neat; arrange in an orderly, tidy way; to tidy.

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