The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AIRMAILED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does AIRMAILED mean?
AIRMAILED verb- To send mail by air.
- To (unintentionally) throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.