Cryptic crossword clue
Formally attired in all clubs perhaps, then kicked out (

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 3 plus 6 letter word SUITED AND BOOTED

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The straight part
We know that "Formally attired" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case formally attired = suited and booted.
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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