Cryptic crossword clue
Refrain from chat when mingling with crowd 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Refrain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refrain = catchword.
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 CATCHWORD mean?

CATCHWORD noun
  1. A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
  2. A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.
  3. Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, serving as a cue for the next speaker.

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