Cryptic crossword clue
Shows animal inside, frolicking about 9

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Shows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shows = indicates.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does INDICATES mean?

INDICATES verb
  1. To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
  2. To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies.
  3. To signal in a vehicle the desire to turn right or left.
  4. To investigate the condition or power of, as of steam engine, by means of an indicator.

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