Cryptic crossword clue
What’s outstanding about a storm south of Arkansas? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "What’s outstanding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what’s outstanding = arrearage.
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 ARREARAGE mean?

ARREARAGE noun
  1. The condition of being in arrears.
  2. An item that is in arrears, as periodic payments on a debt or for taxes.

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