Cryptic crossword clue
One in official writing admitting qualm 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "qualm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case qualm = misgiving.
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 MISGIVING mean?

MISGIVING noun
  1. Doubt, apprehension, a feeling of dread

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