The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FATHEADED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result FATHEADED
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What does FATHEADED mean?
FATHEADED adjective- Characteristic of a fathead; stupid