Cryptic crossword clue
A complete shambles, maybe setter’s to be given time out, quick! 4,9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 9 letter word DOG’S BREAKFAST

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The straight part
We know that "A complete shambles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a complete shambles = dog’s breakfast.
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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