Cryptic crossword clue
Rating coming down following case of excess 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Rating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rating = esteeming.
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 ESTEEMING mean?

ESTEEMING verb
  1. To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
  2. To regard something as valuable; to prize.
  3. To look upon something in a particular way.
  4. To judge; to estimate; to appraise

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