Cryptic crossword clue
Extremely pussy ear – oh, or awfully pussy gums 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "pussy gums" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pussy gums = pyorrhoea.
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 PYORRHOEA mean?

PYORRHOEA noun
  1. Flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis

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