The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANTHOLOGY
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More clues leading to the result ANTHOLOGY
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The straight part
We know that "Whatever involves verse’s still put in book like this?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case whatever involves verse’s still put in book like this? = anthology.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 ANTHOLOGY mean?
ANTHOLOGY noun- A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.
- Of a work or series containing various stories with no direct relation to one another.
- (by extension) An assortment of things.
- The study of flowers.