Cryptic crossword clue
Amateur plays Nero in disastrous fashion 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Amateur" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case amateur = layperson.
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 LAYPERSON mean?

LAYPERSON noun
  1. A person who is not a cleric.
  2. One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

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