Cryptic crossword clue
How a pest’s ruined workplace — not nice! 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "workplace — not nice" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case workplace — not nice = sweatshop.
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 SWEATSHOP mean?

SWEATSHOP noun
  1. A factory or other place of work where pay is low and conditions are poor or even illegal.

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