Cryptic crossword clue
Turning over headwear before measuring 9

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

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

CAPSIZING verb
  1. To overturn.
  2. To cause (a ship) to overturn.
  3. (of knots) To deform under stress.
CAPSIZING noun
  1. An overturning of a boat etc.

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