Cryptic crossword clue
I’m surprised to receive drivel disguised as comprehensive theory 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word WORLD VIEW

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The straight part
We know that "comprehensive theory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comprehensive theory = world view.
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 WORLD VIEW mean?

WORLD VIEW noun
  1. One's personal view of the world and how one interprets it.
  2. The totality of one's beliefs about reality.
  3. A general philosophy or view of life.

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