The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SOUBRETTE
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More clues leading to the result SOUBRETTE
- Flirtatious girl with very little money — gambler making right move
- Fresh maid organised beer and stout
- Flirt nasty about boy initially, character needing the edges knocked off
- Minor female role, with little money to improve, bringing up the rear
- Abigail’s mixing stout and beer
- Flirty female wanting a bit of money – little right in Miss Davis?
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The straight part
We know that "Fresh maid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fresh maid = soubrette.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SOUBRETTE mean?
SOUBRETTE noun- A female attendant or servant, especially one who is cheeky or mischievous, often featuring in theatrical comedies.