Cryptic crossword clue
Clashing and not crashing around space station 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Clashing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clashing = dissonant.
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 DISSONANT mean?

DISSONANT adjective
  1. Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing or harmonizing.

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