Cryptic crossword clue
Annoying types misuse IT in arts? About right 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Annoying types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case annoying types = irritants.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does IRRITANTS mean?

IRRITANTS noun
  1. Any medication designed to cause irritation
  2. A source of irritation.

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