Cryptic crossword clue
Tailor cries over Trump becoming more untidy 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "more untidy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more untidy = scruffier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

SCRUFFIER adjective
  1. Untidy in appearance.
  2. Scurfy.

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