Cryptic crossword clue
Many a chronicler shrinks in recital 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Many a chronicler" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case many a chronicler = annalists.
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 ANNALISTS mean?

ANNALISTS noun
  1. A writer of annals; a chronicler.

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