The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNALLOYED
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The straight part
We know that "pure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pure = unalloyed.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
UNALLOYED adjective- (of metal) Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.
- Complete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.