Cryptic crossword clue
After muddle is getting on sending texts? 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "sending texts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sending texts = messaging.
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 MESSAGING mean?

MESSAGING verb
  1. To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
  2. To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
  3. To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
  4. To bear as a message.
MESSAGING noun
  1. The transmission of messages.

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