Cryptic crossword clue
I notice Sid turning up with Ned to be sneered at 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "to be sneered at" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to be sneered at = disdained.
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 DISDAINED mean?

DISDAINED verb
  1. To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
  2. To be indignant or offended.

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