Cryptic crossword clue
Why the woman’s iron’s returned, corroded outside 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Why" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case why = wherefore.
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 WHEREFORE mean?

WHEREFORE noun
  1. An intent or purpose; a why.
WHEREFORE adverb
  1. (interrogative) Why, for what reason, because of what.
  2. (indicative) Therefore.
WHEREFORE conjunction
  1. Because of which.

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