Cryptic crossword clue
Managed to bring up appraisal, it’s telling 9

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "telling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telling = narrating.
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 NARRATING mean?

NARRATING verb
  1. To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.
  2. To give an account.
NARRATING noun
  1. An act of narration.

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