Cryptic crossword clue
Note last part of inquiry getting short-tempered 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CROTCHETY mean?

CROTCHETY adjective
  1. Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.

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