Cryptic crossword clue
Rank starter in Indian, cook admits, disadvantages diners 5,9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 9 letter word CHIEF CONSTABLE

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The straight part
We know that "Rank" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rank = chief constable.
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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