Cryptic crossword clue
Neurotic boss vies madly with European leader 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Neurotic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case neurotic = obsessive.
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What does OBSESSIVE mean?

OBSESSIVE noun
  1. A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.
OBSESSIVE adjective
  1. Prone to cause obsession.
  2. Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
  3. Excessive, as results from obsession.

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