Cryptic crossword clue
Fretting under constant and disastrous undermining 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "disastrous undermining" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disastrous undermining = crippling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CRIPPLING mean?

CRIPPLING verb
  1. To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired
  2. To damage seriously; to destroy
  3. To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.
  4. To nerf something which is overpowered
CRIPPLING noun
  1. State of being crippled; lameness.
  2. Spars or timbers set up as a support against the side of a building.
CRIPPLING adjective
  1. That cripples or incapacitates

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