Cryptic crossword clue
Indiscreet violation of punctilio 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Indiscreet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case indiscreet = unpolitic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNPOLITIC mean?

UNPOLITIC adjective
  1. Not in accordance with good policy.

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