Cryptic crossword clue
Deformity from bash to end of nose 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Deformity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deformity = hammertoe.
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 HAMMERTOE mean?

HAMMERTOE noun
  1. A medical condition where a toe is permanently bent down.
  2. A toe suffering from such condition.

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