The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PERVASIVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PERVASIVE mean?
PERVASIVE adjective- Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.