Cryptic crossword clue
Unbalanced? Indeed so, having to whirl about! 3-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ONE-SIDED

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Unbalanced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unbalanced = one-sided.
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 ONE-SIDED mean?

ONE-SIDED adjective
  1. Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group
  2. With one competitor dominant over the other
  3. Out of proportion or lopsided.
  4. Having only one side, like a Möbius strip.
  5. Turned to one side.

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