Cryptic crossword clue
Sad person covers up right argument with female 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sad = sorrowful.
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 SORROWFUL mean?

SORROWFUL adjective
  1. (of a person) exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught.
  2. Producing sorrow; causing grief.

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