Cryptic crossword clue
Artist in hut upset about climbing equipment

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

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The straight part
We know that "climbing equipment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case climbing equipment = carabiner.
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 CARABINER mean?

CARABINER noun
  1. A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.

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