Cryptic crossword clue
Foolish and smug, in short, died suffering 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Foolish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case foolish = misguided.
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 MISGUIDED mean?

MISGUIDED verb
  1. To guide poorly or incorrectly.
  2. To lead astray; to lead into error.
MISGUIDED adjective
  1. Ill-conceived or not thought through
  2. Misled or mistaken
  3. Lacking proper guidance

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