Cryptic crossword clue
Blackmail former lover not bothered about riot developing 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Blackmail" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blackmail = extortion.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXTORTION mean?

EXTORTION noun
  1. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

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