Cryptic crossword clue
Most ingratiating hosts in small, manservant’s housing 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most ingratiating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most ingratiating = smarmiest.
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 SMARMIEST mean?

SMARMIEST adjective
  1. Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.
  2. Unctuous, greasy, as hair from pomade

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