Cryptic crossword clue
Likely losers having borderline personalities? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Likely losers/borderline personalities" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case likely losers/borderline personalities = outsiders.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OUTSIDERS mean?

OUTSIDERS noun
  1. One who is not part of a community or organization.
  2. A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
  3. A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot
OUTSIDERS noun
  1. A pair of nippers for turning a key in a keyhole from the outside.

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