Cryptic crossword clue
Outlandish request — go mad 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Outlandish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outlandish = grotesque.
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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What does GROTESQUE mean?

GROTESQUE noun
  1. A style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.
  2. Anything grotesque.
  3. A sans serif typeface.
GROTESQUE adjective
  1. Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.
  2. Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting.
  3. Sans serif.

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