Cryptic crossword clue
Show earth spinning an unspecified amount, as a measure of frequency 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a measure of frequenc" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a measure of frequenc = gigahertz.
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 GIGAHERTZ mean?

GIGAHERTZ noun
  1. One billion hertz, 109 Hz.

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