Cryptic crossword clue
Flashing of the shoulder from Oriental female? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flashing of the shoulder" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flashing of the shoulder = epaulette.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EPAULETTE mean?

EPAULETTE noun
  1. An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank
  2. A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress
  3. A plate on the anterior wings of some insects
  4. The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird

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