Cryptic crossword clue
Worm that’s threadlike in form or up to no good 9

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

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What does STRONGYLE mean?

STRONGYLE noun
  1. A nematode worm of the family Strongylidae, often parasitic in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, especially horses
  2. A monoaxon with a rounded end

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