Cryptic crossword clue
Cause damage to London museum’s Elizabeth the First of England 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Cause damage to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cause damage to = vandalize.
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 VANDALIZE mean?

VANDALIZE verb
  1. To needlessly destroy or deface other people’s property or public property; to commit vandalism.

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