Cryptic crossword clue
Round of applause greeting bear’s balancing act 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "balancing act" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case balancing act = handstand.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HANDSTAND mean?

HANDSTAND noun
  1. A movement or position in which a person is upside down, supported by their arms with their hands on the ground.

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