Cryptic crossword clue
Obstinate type describes elected American congressman originally as very unimportant 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "very unimportant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very unimportant = minuscule.
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 MINUSCULE mean?

MINUSCULE noun
  1. A lowercase letter.
  2. Either of the two medieval handwriting styles minuscule cursive and Caroline minuscule.
  3. A letter in these styles.
MINUSCULE adjective
  1. Written in minuscules, lowercase.
  2. Written in minuscule handwriting style.
  3. Very small, tiny.

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