Cryptic crossword clue
Expect different leader coming up as special case 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "special case" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case special case = exception.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXCEPTION mean?

EXCEPTION noun
  1. The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
  2. That which is excepted or taken out from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
  3. An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.
  4. An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; — usually followed by to or against.
  5. An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be handled by another part of the program.

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