Cryptic crossword clue
Conceited types pay quick visit to Leno’s house? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Conceited types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conceited types = popinjays.
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 POPINJAYS mean?

POPINJAYS noun
  1. (now obsolete outside heraldry) A parrot.
  2. A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
  3. A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
  4. A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
  5. The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.

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