The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word COSSETING
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The straight part
We know that "Pampering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pampering = cosseting.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
COSSETING verb- To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
- To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
- The act by which somebody is cosseted or pampered.