Cryptic crossword clue
Swell cuties – men getting jittery 9

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Swell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swell = intumesce.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does INTUMESCE mean?

INTUMESCE verb
  1. To swell or enlarge (abnormally)
  2. To bubble up (as the result of heating)

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