The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word POLYGAMIST
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More clues leading to the result POLYGAMIST
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The straight part
We know that "Someone with the wrong number of ribs?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case someone with the wrong number of ribs? = polygamist.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 POLYGAMIST mean?
POLYGAMIST noun- One who practices polygamy, or maintains that it is lawful.