Cryptic crossword clue
Deal unwisely in public, getting what’s dear, terribly 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Deal unwisely" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deal unwisely = overtrade.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERTRADE mean?

OVERTRADE verb
  1. To trade beyond one's capital; to buy goods beyond the means of paying for or selling them; to overstock the market.

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