Cryptic crossword clue
Lack of talent shown by one with high rank: all initially for nothing

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

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What does INABILITY mean?

INABILITY noun
  1. Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.
  2. Lack of the option to do something; powerlessness.

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