Cryptic crossword clue
Blooming fellow bringing things down? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Blooming" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blooming = flowering.
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 FLOWERING mean?

FLOWERING verb
  1. To put forth blooms.
  2. To decorate with pictures of flowers.
  3. To reach a state of full development or achievement.
  4. To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
  5. To come off as flowers by sublimation.
FLOWERING noun
  1. The action of the verb to flower.
  2. The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
  3. The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.
FLOWERING adjective
  1. (used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.
  2. Aflower, in bloom

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