Cryptic crossword clue
Seated here at dinner, uninvited guest fails to finish half of omelette 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Seated here at dinner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seated here at dinner = banquette.
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 BANQUETTE mean?

BANQUETTE noun
  1. A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
  2. A bench built into a wall, especially one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
  3. An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
  4. A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
  5. A sidewalk.

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