Cryptic crossword clue
Irritable writer, around 50, among names raised 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Irritable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case irritable = splenetic.
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 SPLENETIC mean?

SPLENETIC noun
  1. A person affected with spleen.
SPLENETIC adjective
  1. Bad-tempered, irritable, peevish, spiteful, habitually angry.
  2. Related to the spleen.

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