Cryptic crossword clue
Caution about English — result of much study? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "result of much study?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case result of much study? = weariness.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WEARINESS mean?

WEARINESS noun
  1. Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.
  2. A lack of interest or excitement.

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