Cryptic crossword clue
Lingual problem — a tendency to comment comically, we may think 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lingual problem" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lingual problem = glossitis.
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 GLOSSITIS mean?

GLOSSITIS noun
  1. An inflammatory condition of the tongue.

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