Cryptic crossword clue
Dressmakers from court mess about 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dressmakers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dressmakers = costumers.
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 COSTUMERS mean?

COSTUMERS noun
  1. A person who designs, makes or supplies theatrical costumes; a costumier.
  2. A person who wears a costume or takes part in cosplay.
  3. A costume drama.

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