Cryptic crossword clue
A way of saying arrogant — but “rich” is another way 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "arrogant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arrogant = hubristic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUBRISTIC mean?

HUBRISTIC adjective
  1. Of, or relating to hubris; overly arrogant.
  2. Displaying hubris (as a personality characteristic).

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