Cryptic crossword clue
Awkward, fake jewellery? 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Awkward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case awkward = shambling.
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 SHAMBLING mean?

SHAMBLING verb
  1. To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.
SHAMBLING noun
  1. An awkward, irregular gait.
SHAMBLING adjective
  1. Who walks while dragging or shuffling the feet.

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