Cryptic crossword clue
Ordering it on rye is showing your age 9

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

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

SENIORITY noun
  1. A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

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