Cryptic crossword clue
Dashing young men, ardent and inflamed 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BLOODSHOT mean?

BLOODSHOT adjective
  1. (of the eyes) reddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels

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