Cryptic crossword clue
Reddest stain, in which nothing fades 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Reddest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reddest = bloodiest.
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 BLOODIEST mean?

BLOODIEST adjective
  1. Covered in blood.
  2. Characterised by bloodshed.
  3. Used as an intensifier.
  4. Badly behaved; unpleasant; beastly.

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