Cryptic crossword clue
Nestling pigeon was apparently injured and fell out 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "fell out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fell out = squabbled.
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 SQUABBLED mean?

SQUABBLED verb
  1. To participate in a minor fight or argument.
  2. To disarrange, so that the letters or lines stand awry and require readjustment.

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