Cryptic crossword clue
Clownish entertainer to produce a ball in party kit 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "party kit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case party kit = punchbowl.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PUNCHBOWL mean?

PUNCHBOWL noun
  1. A large bowl used for making or serving punch (the beverage).

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