Cryptic crossword clue
… which may not be what it sounds like 9

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

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What does HOMOPHONE mean?

HOMOPHONE noun
  1. A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.
  2. A letter or group of letters which are pronounced the same as another letter or group of letters.

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