Cryptic crossword clue
Silly error is crushing drug for 9 models 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ORRERIES

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The straight part
We know that "9 (planetary) models" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 9 (planetary) models = orreries.
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 ORRERIES mean?

ORRERIES noun
  1. A clockwork model of any given solar system.

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