Cryptic crossword clue
Gives final touches — it’s four in another state 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gives final touches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gives final touches = titivates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TITIVATES mean?

TITIVATES verb
  1. To make small improvements or alterations to (one's appearance etc.); to add some finishing touches to.

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