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terryfish | 23:28 Sun 10th Mar 2019 | Crosswords
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9a Grown men unknown to welcome a flattering (9) A -----O--

This looks like ADULATORY but I can't completely parse it.

Many thanks
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Adulatory - 'a' (in) 'adult o(ther) r(anks) y (unknown)'
grown = ADULT
Men = OR
Unknown = Y
all welcoming A
adul(a)t+OR+Y
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Many thanks - but why does MEN = OR?
^^^ see Lik explanation
Explained above
Army terminology for Other Ranks
It's pretty standard usage in cryptic crosswords; surprised you've not come across it before. Good luck.
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Ahhh - many thanks

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