Cryptic crossword clue
Dainty one mostly lost blood after Freddy initially called 9

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Dainty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dainty = frangible.
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 FRANGIBLE mean?

FRANGIBLE noun
  1. Something that is breakable or fragile; especially something that is intentionally made so, such as a bullet.
FRANGIBLE adjective
  1. Able to be broken; breakable, fragile.

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