Cryptic crossword clue
Highly colourful gangster relating to plots? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "relating to plots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relating to plots = graphical.
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 GRAPHICAL mean?

GRAPHICAL adjective
  1. Of, related to, or shown on a graph.
  2. Of, related to, or using graphics.
  3. Written or engraved; formed of letters or lines.

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