Cryptic crossword clue
Awarded fine after trick went wrong 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Awarded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case awarded = conferred.
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 CONFERRED mean?

CONFERRED verb
  1. To grant as a possession; to bestow.
  2. To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate.
  3. To compare.
  4. To bring together; to collect, gather.
  5. To contribute; to conduce.

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