Cryptic crossword clue
Emotional, coming into operation to alter head 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Emotional" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case emotional = affective.
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 AFFECTIVE mean?

AFFECTIVE adjective
  1. Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.
  2. Emotional; emotionally charged.

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