Cryptic crossword clue
Joke about which European embodies right growth factor 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "growth factor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case growth factor = birthrate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BIRTHRATE mean?

BIRTHRATE noun
  1. The ratio of total live births to total population for a specific community or nation in a specified period; often expressed in births per thousand per year

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