The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word APPLE-PIE
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The straight part
We know that "It precedes order to make a perfect arrangement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it precedes order to make a perfect arrangement = apple-pie.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 APPLE-PIE mean?
APPLE-PIE noun- A pie or tart made with a filling of cooked apples.
- Anything positive that is quintessentially American.