Cryptic crossword clue
Fab change to catch upper-class cheat 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "cheat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheat = defaulter.
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 DEFAULTER mean?

DEFAULTER noun
  1. One who fails to fulfill an obligation or perform a task, especially a legal or financial one.

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