Cryptic crossword clue
Thinks a great deal of events are badly organised 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Thinks a great deal of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thinks a great deal of = venerates.
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 VENERATES mean?

VENERATES verb
  1. To treat with great respect and deference.
  2. To revere or hold in awe.

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