Cryptic crossword clue
Dull pool of water upset 3, American 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dull" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dull = ponderous.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PONDEROUS mean?

PONDEROUS adjective
  1. Heavy, massive, weighty.
  2. (by extension) Serious, onerous, oppressive.
  3. Clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight.
  4. Dull, boring, tedious; long-winded in expression.
  5. Characterized by or associated with pondering.
  6. Dense.

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