Cryptic crossword clue
Up-and-coming Prince played morsing with essential skill 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Up-and-coming" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case up-and-coming = promising.
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 PROMISING mean?

PROMISING verb
  1. To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
  2. To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
PROMISING noun
  1. The act of making a promise.
PROMISING adjective
  1. Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.
  2. Encouraging and inspiring confidence.

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