Cryptic crossword clue
Tacky substances he’s found in adult nightclubs 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tacky substances" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tacky substances = adhesives.
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What does ADHESIVES mean?

ADHESIVES noun
  1. A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

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