Cryptic crossword clue
Denizen briefly entangled in plot, gaudily dressed 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "gaudily dressed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gaudily dressed = bedizened.
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 BEDIZENED mean?

BEDIZENED verb
  1. To ornament something in showy, tasteless, or gaudy finery.
  2. To dirty; cover with dirt.

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