Cryptic crossword clue
Female accessory in a crash Fed busted 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Female accessory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case female accessory = headscarf.
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 HEADSCARF mean?

HEADSCARF noun
  1. A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

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