Cryptic crossword clue
Left runner with right outer garment 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "outer garment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outer garment = overskirt.
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 OVERSKIRT mean?

OVERSKIRT noun
  1. A skirt worn visibly, especially over another layer, such as a petticoat.

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