Cryptic crossword clue
Overseas police turning out seem grand 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Overseas police" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overseas police = gendarmes.
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 GENDARMES mean?

GENDARMES noun
  1. A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.
  2. Policeman.
  3. A rock pinnacle on a mountain ridge.

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