Cryptic crossword clue
Rebuff hardened tart, keeping the French lingerie etc? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "lingerie etc?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lingerie etc? = delicates.
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 DELICATES mean?

DELICATES noun
  1. A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
  2. A choice dainty; a delicacy.
  3. A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
DELICATES noun
  1. Underwear or lingerie

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