Cryptic crossword clue
Fakes the compiler’s blog contributors 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fakes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fakes = imposters.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

IMPOSTERS noun
  1. Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.
  2. A sprite or animation integrated into a three-dimensional scene, but not based on an actual 3D model.

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