The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WOMANISED
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The straight part
We know that "had amorous affairs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case had amorous affairs = womanised.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 WOMANISED mean?
WOMANISED verb- (said of a man) To flirt with and/or seduce, or attempt to seduce, women, especially lecherously.
- (usually figurative) To turn into a woman; to feminize.