Cryptic crossword clue
Decorated garden lad redesigned 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Decorated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorated = garlanded.
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 GARLANDED mean?

GARLANDED verb
  1. To deck or ornament something with a garland
  2. To form something into a garland

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