Cryptic crossword clue
Get dirty, menacing look after party 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Get dirty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get dirty = discolour.
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 DISCOLOUR mean?

DISCOLOUR verb
  1. To change or lose color.

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