Cryptic crossword clue
Struggling actor hems old garment 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "old garment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old garment = stomacher.
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 STOMACHER mean?

STOMACHER noun
  1. A type of men's waistcoat.
  2. An ornamental cloth, often embellished with embroidery or jewelry, worn over the chest by women beneath their bodices or by men and women as the central part of an open shirt, blouse, or jacket.
  3. A blow to the stomach.

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