Cryptic crossword clue
They open parcel finally — awkward wrapping? 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "wrapping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wrapping = polythene.
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 POLYTHENE mean?

POLYTHENE noun
  1. A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene.

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