Cryptic crossword clue
Not including design leaving a waste product 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "waste product" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case waste product = excretion.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXCRETION mean?

EXCRETION noun
  1. The process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.
  2. Something being excreted in that manner, especially urine or feces.

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