Cryptic crossword clue
Scoundrel hugging more bashful sweetheart is dismissed 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "dismissed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dismissed = cashiered.
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 CASHIERED mean?

CASHIERED verb
  1. To dismiss (someone, especially military personnel) from service
  2. To discard, put away
  3. To annul

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