Cryptic crossword clue
Calling after drink for end of joke 9

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "end of joke" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case end of joke = punchline.
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 PUNCHLINE mean?

PUNCHLINE noun
  1. The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
  2. More generally, a final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to.

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