Cryptic crossword clue
A curt liar gets high using joints 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "using joints" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using joints = articular.
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 ARTICULAR mean?

ARTICULAR adjective
  1. Of, at, or relating to the joints of the body.
  2. (grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical article.

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