Cryptic crossword clue
Dry artist in Scottish town making joke

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

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The straight part
We know that "joke" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joke = wisecrack.
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 WISECRACK mean?

WISECRACK noun
  1. A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
WISECRACK verb
  1. To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

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