Cryptic crossword clue
Not popular: as one penning trendy verse? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not popular" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not popular = uninvited.
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 UNINVITED mean?

UNINVITED adjective
  1. Not invited
UNINVITED verb
  1. To cancel or withdraw an invitation.

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