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

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What does BREAKABLE mean?

BREAKABLE noun
  1. Something that is (easily) breakable.
  2. (usually in the plural) A set of customized hardware that is part of a drum kit. Breakables typically consist of: the drummer's cymbals including high-hats, the snare drum, the kick pedal and the drummer's stool.
BREAKABLE adjective
  1. Able to break or be broken.
  2. Fragile.

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