The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TAXIMETER
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More clues leading to the result TAXIMETER
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The straight part
We know that "one to show fare" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one to show fare = taximeter.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TAXIMETER mean?
TAXIMETER noun- A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time.