Cryptic crossword clue
A background support is coming 9

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

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What does AMOUNTING mean?

AMOUNTING verb
  1. (followed by to) To total or evaluate.
  2. (followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
  3. To go up; to ascend.

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