Cryptic crossword clue
Thief’s a charmer, but less of a dazzler? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "less of a dazzler" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case less of a dazzler = dipswitch.
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 DIPSWITCH mean?

DIPSWITCH noun
  1. A miniature switch designed to be attached to a circuit board to customize the behavior of the circuit.

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