Cryptic crossword clue
Spoil good American girl with cocktail 9

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

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

MARGARITA noun
  1. A cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavoured liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.

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