Cryptic crossword clue
Telling number forming a knot around one female 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Telling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telling = notifying.
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 NOTIFYING mean?

NOTIFYING verb
  1. To give (someone) notice (of some event).
  2. To make (something) known.
  3. To make note of (something).

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