Cryptic crossword clue
Unusual gear? Just three-quarters of it 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unusual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unusual = different.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DIFFERENT mean?

DIFFERENT noun
  1. The different ideal.
DIFFERENT adjective
  1. Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
  2. Various, assorted, diverse.
  3. Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.
  4. Unlike most others; unusual.
DIFFERENT adverb
  1. Differently.

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