Cryptic crossword clue
Small number possibly needing to edit screenplay perhaps 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Small number possibly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case small number possibly = subscript.
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 SUBSCRIPT mean?

SUBSCRIPT noun
  1. A type of lettering form written lower than the things around it.
  2. A numerical index into an array.
SUBSCRIPT verb
  1. (of a variable) To provide with a subscript.
  2. (of a text) To convert to a subscript form.
SUBSCRIPT adjective
  1. Written underneath.

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