Cryptic crossword clue
Excessively particular lover of old ham sandwiches 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Excessively particular" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excessively particular = overexact.
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What does OVEREXACT mean?

OVEREXACT adjective
  1. Too exact; overscrupulous; pedantic.

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