Cryptic crossword clue
Not serving rice, given stew 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not serving" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not serving = receiving.
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 RECEIVING mean?

RECEIVING verb
  1. To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
  2. To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
  3. To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
  4. To incur (an injury).
  5. To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.
  6. To detect a signal from a transmitter.
  7. To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
  8. To accept into the mind; to understand.
RECEIVING noun
  1. The act by which something is received; reception.

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