Cryptic crossword clue
Revolting man, who’s a bit of a game 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a bit of a game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a bit of a game = jackstraw.
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 JACKSTRAW mean?

JACKSTRAW noun
  1. (usually plural) One of the pieces used for the game variously called jackstraws or pick-up-sticks.
  2. An insignificant person.
JACKSTRAW adjective
  1. Resembling a bundle of jackstraws that has been strewn on a surface.
  2. (of a person) Of no substance or worth.

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