Cryptic crossword clue
With frightful lies around, I mean to get into a row 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "get into a row /get into a row" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get into a row /get into a row = linearise.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LINEARISE mean?

LINEARISE verb
  1. To make linear
  2. To treat in a linear manner

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