The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OBVIOUSLY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result OBVIOUSLY
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What does OBVIOUSLY mean?
OBVIOUSLY adverb- In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
- Used as a filler word, or to introduce information even when not obvious.