The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FACEPLANT
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What does FACEPLANT mean?
FACEPLANT noun- The act of landing face first, as a result of an accident or error.
- Death or defeat in a multiplayer online game.
- A wrestling move in which an attacking wrestler forces an opponent down to the mat face-first without a headlock or facelock.
- To land face first.
- To completely fumble or fail an activity, usually in a spectacular fashion.