Cryptic crossword clue
Silly brat enthralled by funny singer 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Silly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case silly = simpering.
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 SIMPERING mean?

SIMPERING verb
  1. To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, or smug manner.
  2. To glimmer; to twinkle.
SIMPERING noun
  1. The act of one who simpers.
SIMPERING adjective
  1. Smug, affected, and supercilious.

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