Cryptic crossword clue
Chicken with variable and over-the-top energy 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Chicken" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chicken = wyandotte.
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 WYANDOTTE mean?

WYANDOTTE noun
  1. A member of the Wyandotte people.
  2. (plural always with "-s") A breed of poultry.

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