Cryptic crossword clue
Use for microwave that woman put back before having meal 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Use for microwave" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case use for microwave = reheating.
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 REHEATING mean?

REHEATING verb
  1. To heat something after it has cooled off, especially previously cooked food (also in figurative senses).
  2. To become hot again after having cooled off (also in figurative senses).
REHEATING verb
  1. Alternative form of rehete
REHEATING noun
  1. The act of making something hot again.

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