Cryptic crossword clue
Bad tailor made a mess of pricey woollen coat 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "pricey woollen coat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pricey woollen coat = broadtail.
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 BROADTAIL mean?

BROADTAIL noun
  1. The hide or fur of a Persian lamb, formerly used in clothing etc.
  2. Any of various kinds of parakeets.

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