The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ADJECTIVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ADJECTIVE
- Part of speech club employee finally made, being in voice
- Qualifier, Jet, overwhelmed with advice
- It describes judge, given shocking treatment in a seedy spot
- Word that describes a den that’s black inside, cold inside
- One describes a policeman, Jack, replacing Ernest on vacation
- Modern day dance includes shock treatment to be a qualifier
- This could be good, bad or indifferent
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The straight part
We know that "Qualifier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case qualifier = adjective.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ADJECTIVE mean?
ADJECTIVE noun- (grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.
- A dependent; an accessory.
- To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.
- (chiefly as a participle) To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.
- Incapable of independent function.
- (grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
- Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
- (of a dye) Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.