Cryptic crossword clue
Condition may seem poor around edges of pitch 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Condition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case condition = emphysema.
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 EMPHYSEMA mean?

EMPHYSEMA noun
  1. An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
  2. Pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease, one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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