Cryptic crossword clue
Independent school’s negative aspects 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DOWNSIDES mean?

DOWNSIDES noun
  1. A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
  2. A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.

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