Cryptic crossword clue
Acclaiming return of number one Liberal, I celebrate 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Acclaiming" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case acclaiming = lionising.
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 LIONISING mean?

LIONISING verb
  1. To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
  2. To visit famous places in order to revere them.
  3. To behave as a lion.

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