Cryptic crossword clue
Not quite top drawer coder is showing off 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "showing off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing off = posturing.
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 POSTURING mean?

POSTURING verb
  1. To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
  2. To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
  3. To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
POSTURING noun
  1. The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
  2. The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

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