One of nine on a nonagon

I believe the answer is:

side

(Other definitions for side that I've seen before include "long forgotten" , "Left or right, say" , "English" , "[MAN U], perhaps" , "Aspect, sports team" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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