Cryptic crossword clue
Lackey‘s beginning to grovel after endless stress 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lackey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lackey = underling.
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 UNDERLING mean?

UNDERLING noun
  1. A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
  2. A low, wretched person.

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