Cryptic crossword clue
Condition when expecting girl to follow quiet short boy 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Condition when expecting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case condition when expecting = pregnancy.
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What does PREGNANCY mean?

PREGNANCY noun
  1. The condition of being pregnant.
  2. The period of time this condition prevails.
  3. The progression of stages from conception to birth.

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