Cryptic crossword clue
Over-embellished disguise of plump deer 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Over-embellished" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case over-embellished = empurpled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

EMPURPLED verb
  1. To make purple.
  2. To enrage or anger, referring to making the face purple or red with blood.
  3. Of writing, to make overly flowery or showy; to embellish unduly.
EMPURPLED adjective
  1. Made purple, especially having a purple complexion because of rage etc.
  2. (of a text) over-embellished or flowery

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