Cryptic crossword clue
Dwelling on outskirts of Stirling hosts very Gallic function 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dwelling on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dwelling on = stressing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STRESSING mean?

STRESSING verb
  1. To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
  2. To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
  3. To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
  4. To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
  5. To emphasise (words in speaking).
  6. To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

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