Cryptic crossword clue
Macho row almost breaking US state 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Macho" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case macho = masculine.
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 MASCULINE mean?

MASCULINE noun
  1. (grammar) The masculine gender.
  2. (grammar) A word of the masculine gender.
  3. That which is masculine.
  4. (possibly obsolete) A man.
MASCULINE adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.
  2. Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
  3. Belonging to males; typically used by males.
  4. Having the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate.
  5. (grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the male grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

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