Cryptic crossword clue
Falls headlong from dingy bars, following smell of wine 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Falls headlong" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case falls headlong = nosedives.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOSEDIVES mean?

NOSEDIVES noun
  1. A headfirst fall or jump.
  2. A rapid fall in price or value.
NOSEDIVES verb
  1. (of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.
  2. To perform a rapid fall in price or value.

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