Cryptic crossword clue
Shame on getting into argument 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Shame" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shame = disrepute.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISREPUTE mean?

DISREPUTE noun
  1. Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
DISREPUTE verb
  1. To bring into disrepute; to hold in dishonor.

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