Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking in schooling turned out problematic 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lacking in schooling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking in schooling = untutored.
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 UNTUTORED mean?

UNTUTORED adjective
  1. Untrained, not taught or educated in a field of knowledge

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