Cryptic crossword clue
Disparage article worn by true nerd at sea 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Disparage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disparage = underrate.
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What does UNDERRATE mean?

UNDERRATE noun
  1. A price less than the value.
UNDERRATE verb
  1. To underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate

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