Cryptic crossword clue
One with stomach upset delayed, day ruined 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "ruined" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ruined = mutilated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MUTILATED mean?

MUTILATED verb
  1. To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.
  2. To destroy beyond recognition.
  3. To render imperfect or defective.
MUTILATED adjective
  1. Having undergone mutilation

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