Cryptic crossword clue
Speaking clearly, deploring departing daughter 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Speaking clearly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case speaking clearly = enouncing.
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 ENOUNCING mean?

ENOUNCING verb
  1. To say or pronounce; to enunciate.
  2. To declare or proclaim.
  3. To state unequivocally.

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