The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word COMMOTION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result COMMOTION
- CO getting married: signal for a fuss?
- Storm about proposal at meeting? Order must be kept
- Fuss about poet receiving award
- Disturbance caused by vulgar cover for books on island
- Maiden blocking joint proposal creates a stir
- Millions invested in business proposition that’s a racket
- Dot’s follower with proposal causing a stir
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The straight part
We know that "a racket" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a racket = commotion.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does COMMOTION mean?
COMMOTION noun- A state of turbulent motion.
- An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
- Sexual excitement.