Cryptic crossword clue
Worthy undoing a waiter’s work? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Worthy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worthy = deserving.
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 DESERVING mean?

DESERVING verb
  1. To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
  2. To earn, win.
  3. To reward, to give in return for service.
  4. To serve; to treat; to benefit.
DESERVING noun
  1. Desert, merit
DESERVING adjective
  1. Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious
  2. Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)

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