Cryptic crossword clue
Decline drink, manage to stay sober finally 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Decline" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decline = downtrend.
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 DOWNTREND mean?

DOWNTREND noun
  1. Any gradual movement towards a lower state or value.
DOWNTREND verb
  1. To undergo a downward trend.

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