Cryptic crossword clue
Diplomat will chase after infernal creature 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "infernal creature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case infernal creature = hellhound.
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 HELLHOUND mean?

HELLHOUND noun
  1. A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

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