Cryptic crossword clue
Gathering has to take only its fourth call 9

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

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More clues leading to the result MUSTERING

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The straight part
We know that "Gathering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gathering = mustering.
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 MUSTERING mean?

MUSTERING verb
  1. To show, exhibit.
  2. To be gathered together for parade, inspection, exercise, or the like (especially of a military force); to come together as parts of a force or body.
  3. To collect, call or assemble together, such as troops or a group for inspection, orders, display etc.
  4. To enroll (into service).
  5. To gather or round up livestock.
MUSTERING noun
  1. A bringing together, as of livestock for counting.

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