Cryptic crossword clue
May is not 1 stirring up bitterness 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "bitterness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bitterness = animosity.
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 ANIMOSITY mean?

ANIMOSITY noun
  1. Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

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