Cryptic crossword clue
Nasty sweet? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nasty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nasty = unsavoury.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

UNSAVOURY adjective
  1. Not savory; without flavor.
  2. Of bad taste; distasteful.
  3. Making an activity undesirable.
  4. Disreputable, not respectable, of questionable moral character.

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