Cryptic crossword clue
Heralding British taking on US city planning policy? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Heralding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case heralding = blazoning.
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What does BLAZONING mean?

BLAZONING verb
  1. To describe a coat of arms.
  2. To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.
  3. To display conspicuously or publicly.
  4. To shine; to be conspicuous.
  5. To deck; to embellish; to adorn.
BLAZONING noun
  1. The action of the verb to blazon; the activity of describing heraldic coats of arms.

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