Cryptic crossword clue
Movement of eyes in modest lowering 9

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

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

DECREMENT noun
  1. A small quantity removed or lost. One of a series of regular subtractions.
DECREMENT verb
  1. To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

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